A mat-forming alpine with toothed leaves and pretty purple-blue flowers with yellow and red spots. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mazus reptans
A mat-forming alpine with toothed leaves and pretty purple-blue flowers with yellow and red spots.
Additional information
| Generic | Mazus |
|---|---|
| Species | reptans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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