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Genus: Mazus Species: reptans Common Name: Mazus Family: Veronicaceae + Plantaginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Himalayas Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.20 to 0.25 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Purplish-blue with yellow and white patches Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-8 Note: This low-level growing plant is a good candidate for ground cover, rock gardens, and stepping stones. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

Comments, Questions, Desire to Support: Contact Mo Fayyaz, Greenhouse/Garden Director, 608 262 2235.

File last updated: 2007.

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