Mazus reptans

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Chinese marshflower

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Herbaceous Perennial
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A tiny, low-growing creeper which is nearly evergreen in sheltered spots. Tiny green leaves are covered in small blue, mauve, pink or white flowers in late spring-early summer.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Mazaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
A genus of around 40 species of low-growing, creeping perennials, native to marshy areas of the Himalayas, with dark green foliage. Flowers range from white to purple-blue, appearing from late spring to early summer
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any soil where it will not get overshadowed by nearby plants. Ideal between paving slabs

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free