A lovely free flowering creeping alpine or rockery plant with pretty lilac, lipped flowers over a very long period. Easy and reliable, happy in even wet soils but preferring a moist spot. Avoid really dry sites. Height 6cm (2-3"). Can be used as a carpeting marginal plant for around ponds.
Common NameCreeping Mazus
Approx Height (10 yrs.)0-7.5 cm (0-3")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Flower ColourLilac
Plant TypeAlpines