Mazus radicans

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Mazus radicans, Mazus Ground Cover

Mazus radicans is a small, New Zealand native plant. It is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms thick patches of mottled green-brown-purple leaves. It typically grows to only 5 cm tall with a spread of 25 cm. The foliage is adorned during summer and autumn with white and purple flowers with a yellow throat. Mazus radicans is an unusual plant that can be grown in a container, used as a groundcover, planted beside water features, or used to under-plant larger plants.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	5 cm
Spread:	25 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Wet
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mazus radicans, Mazus Ground Cover

Mazus radicans Details

Mazus radicans is a small, New Zealand native plant. It is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms thick patches of mottled green-brown-purple leaves. It typically grows to only 5 cm tall with a spread of 25 cm. The foliage is adorned during summer and autumn with white and purple flowers with a yellow throat. This plant grows best in full sun or semi-shade conditions along the fringes of wet or swampy areas. It will grow well in better soils provided they are not allowed to dry out. Mazus radicans is an unusual plant that can be grown in a container, used as a groundcover, planted beside water features, or used to under-plant larger plants.