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
	
	
							
											
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								| 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 | |
| Propagation | 
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