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.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Mazus |
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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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