One of the great groundcovers for small spaces is the Asian (SE China, Korea, and Japan) native, Mazus miquelii. For us, this 1-2″ tall, stunning groundcover bursts forth in flower, starting for us in mid-March. Its soil preference is for average to moist growing conditions. Recent taxonomic work has shown all material known commercially as Mazus reptans is actually Mazus miquelii, so time for label changes. We recommend using this around larger plants where it has good competition to keep it in bounds, since it’s a fairly rapid spreader.
Messin’ with Mazus
Asian natives, blue flowers, groundcover, lilac flowers, Mazus, spring blooming
This is lovely. Will it live well in ‘bul tallow” (now amended) soils? Sizes and prices please. Thank you!
Unfortunately, we don’t have any idea about bull tallow adaptability. Since Plant Delights doesn’t currently carry it, you’ll need to search for an on-line vendor.