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Mazus reptans (WalkβOn Ground Cover)
Mazus reptans is a versatile, fastβspreading perennial groundcover that solves the problem of bare, damp, or highβtraffic garden areas. Its tubeβshaped purpleβblue to soft white flowers bloom from late spring into early summer, creating a soft, colorful carpet. With footβtrafficβtolerant foliage and the ability to thrive in moist soil, this low grower is ideal for pathways, stepping stones, and rock gardens.
Key Features
β’ Tubeβlike purpleβblue to soft white blooms in late spring to early summer
β’ Small, durable leaves tolerate light foot traffic
β’ Thrives in moist or wet soil areas
β’ Low, spreading habit ideal for filling gaps
Common Questions
β’ What problem does Mazus reptans solve?
It fills damp, shaded, or highβtraffic areas where other groundcovers struggle, creating a dense, walkable carpet.
β’ Can it grow between stepping stones?
Yes. Its low habit and footβtraffic tolerance make it perfect for pathways.
β’ Does it handle wet soil?
Very well. It thrives in consistently moist conditions.
β’ Will it spread quickly?
Yes. Once established, it forms a dense mat that fills open spaces efficiently.
β’ Does it bloom reliably?
Yes. It produces cheerful spring flowers with occasional repeat blooms.
Plant Characteristics
β’ Height: 2β3 inches
β’ Spread: 12β18+ inches
β’ Flowers: Purpleβblue to soft white
β’ Habit: Low, fastβspreading groundcover
Planting & Care
β’ Light: Full sun to partial shade
β’ Soil: Prefers moist, wellβdrained soil
β’ Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment
β’ Maintenance: Minimal; trim lightly to shape if needed
Ideal Uses
β’ Rock gardens needing soft color and texture
β’ Between stepping stones and along pathways
β’ Moist garden beds and pond edges
β’ Companion planting with Mazus alba for a coordinated groundcover palette
Order Mazus reptans
Enhance your landscape with the durable, colorful, and walkable Mazus reptans groundcover, available now at Greenwood Nursery.
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β’ Grown and shipped in 3.5βinch pots
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Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10Β
February - zones 8 - 10Β
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β
December - zones 8 - 10
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