Mazus reptans - P9

Description
The Mazus (Mazus reptans) is a runner-forming, cushion-forming perennial that produces lilac-coloured, ray-shaped flowers from April to July. Its egg-shaped leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Mazus is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mazuss are medium green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Mazus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Runner-forming, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Mazus sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, bateleur flower.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Mazus reptans forms ray-shaped, purple-coloured flowers from April.

Use
Bee pasture, pond edge