Mazus Purple Creeping Mazus
Best low-maintenance ground cover for filling gaps between garden pavers.
Mazus Purple is a semi-evergreen perennial ground cover that blooms in mid-spring, creating a carpet of beautiful purple-blue flowers above a dense mat of bright green leaves. This variety of Mazus reptans, commonly known as creeping mazus, spreads rapidly and forms a low-growing, spreading habit. It's a tough and durable plant, making it an excellent replacement for turfgrass in moist areas like stream banks and around water gardens. It can withstand light to medium foot traffic, making it suitable for planting between paving stones. It also serves as a lovely border plant and looks attractive cascading from containers or hanging baskets.
$9.95
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Virtual SKU
2060
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Who it's for
- Landscapers managing damp or boggy garden zones
- Homeowners designing durable stone pathways
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance weed control
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with strictly defined, small planting beds
- Impatient planters wanting immediate, full-coverage results
- Owners of dry, shaded, or neglected garden spots
Performance breakdown
Ground Cover Density
Creates a lush, uniform carpet that effectively suppresses competing weed growth.
Foot Traffic Tolerance
Handles light to medium activity well between pavers and garden stones.
Growth Rate
Spreads rapidly to fill empty landscape gaps within a single season.
Hardiness Versatility
Thrives across a wide range of zones from four through ten.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters rabbits, keeping your garden beds looking pristine and intact.
Bloom Visual Impact
Vibrant purple-blue flowers provide a striking mid-spring color display.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2060
Selected Product SKU
29673
Genus
Mazus
Species
reptans
Bloom Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Habit
Spreading
Hardiness Zones
4 - 10
Features
- Semi-evergreen perennial ground cover
- Blooms in mid-spring with purple-blue flowers
- Dense, ground-hugging mat of bright green leaves
- Attracts butterflies
- Fast growth rate (12+ inches per year)
- Withstands light to medium foot traffic
- Resists rabbit damage
- Tolerates various soil types and humidity
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Mazus upon arrival, noting the plants were healthy and ready to thrive. The primary theme is reliability; this ground cover establishes quickly and spreads vigorously, fulfilling its promise of dense coverage. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant purple blooms and its resilience, making it a highly valued, low maintenance option for difficult areas.
Know before you buy
Yes, it is an excellent alternative to turfgrass, especially in moist areas. It stands up to light to medium foot traffic, making it a durable choice for pathways or open ground cover.
Mazus reptans is highly adaptable and thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 10. It is designed to tolerate a wide range of soil types and humidity levels.
This is a fast-growing perennial that typically spreads at a rate of 12 inches or more per year. Its dense, mat-forming habit allows it to establish coverage relatively quickly.
It is semi-evergreen, meaning it will retain its foliage in milder climates. In colder regions, the leaves may die back during the winter but will return reliably in the spring.
Creeping Mazus is generally resistant to rabbit damage. This makes it a safer choice for gardens where small mammals are a common concern.
Absolutely. Its low-growing, spreading habit and ability to withstand light foot traffic make it an ideal choice for filling the gaps between pavers or stepping stones.
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