Mazus miquelii: Country Or Region Of Origin
Temperate East Asia and the Himalayas
Plant Profile: Mazus miquelii
Taxonomy: Mazus miqueliiNames
Mazus
Phonetic Spelling:MAY-zus me-KEL-ee-eye
Genus:Mazus
Species:miquelii
Family:Mazaceae
This compact herbaceous perennial thrives in moist environments and is perfectly suited for rock gardens or nestled between stepping stones. It withstands foot traffic effectively and can be mowed, making it a viable alternative to traditional lawns.
Mazus miquelii Feature Summary
Tags
#purple
#full sun tolerant
#rain garden
#low growing
#purple flowers
#lawn alternative
#low maintenance
#wet sites
#disease resistant
#insect pest tolerant
#herbaceous perennial
#groundcover
#rock gardens
#stone path
#walkway planting
#wet soils tolerant
#groundcovers that can be mowed
#foot traffic tolerant
#partial shade tolerant
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Mazus miquelii Feature Summary
Attributes
Temperate East Asia and the Himalayas
wet soil, foot traffic, diseases, insect pests
Perennial
Flowers
Flowers bloom in the late spring/ summer around June and July generally.
Purple/Lavender
White
Gold/Yellow
Blue
Spring
Summer
Tubular
Lipped
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Rock Garden
Rain Garden
Small groups
Insect Pests
Wet Soil
Diseases
Foot Traffic
Walkways
Naturalized Area
Small Space
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Mazus miquelii Attributes
Mazus miquelii: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
wet soil, foot traffic, diseases, insect pests
Mazus miquelii: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Mazus miquelii Flowers
Mazus miquelii: Flower Description
Flowers bloom in the late spring/ summer around June and July generally.
Mazus miquelii: Flower Color
Blue
Gold/Yellow
Purple/Lavender
White
Mazus miquelii: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Mazus miquelii: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Mazus miquelii: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Mazus miquelii Whole Plant Traits
Mazus miquelii: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Mazus miquelii: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Mazus miquelii: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Mazus miquelii Cultural Conditions
Mazus miquelii: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Mazus miquelii: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Mazus miquelii Leaves
Mazus miquelii: Leaf Color
Green
Mazus miquelii: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Mazus miquelii: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Mazus miquelii Stem
Mazus miquelii: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Mazus miquelii Landscape
Mazus miquelii: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Mazus miquelii: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Mazus miquelii: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Mazus miquelii: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
