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(Mazus pumilus)
Japanese Mazus (Mazus pumilus)
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Photo by: Kevin Faccenda | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Kevin Faccenda | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-05-07T08:21:59-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Mazus pumilus, commonly known as Japanese Mazus, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, particularly in areas like Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the Himalayas. It typically forms a low, spreading mat reaching a height of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters) and a width of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters). This ground cover is characterized by its small, scalloped leaves and tubular flowers, which are most commonly purple with yellow spots, blooming profusely in the spring and early summer.
Japanese Mazus is valued for its ability to cover the ground quickly, creating a dense carpet that can suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion. It is ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, in rock gardens, or as a lawn substitute in small urban spaces. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. While generally low-maintenance, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions and may require protection from slug and snail damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Japanese Mazus is valued for its ability to cover the ground quickly, creating a dense carpet that can suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion. It is ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, in rock gardens, or as a lawn substitute in small urban spaces. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. While generally low-maintenance, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions and may require protection from slug and snail damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-0.8 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to East Asia, particularly in areas like Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the Himalayas
Other Names
Common Names: 주름잎, 通泉草, Tokiwahaze, Tong Quan Cao
Scientific Names: , Mazus pumilus, Mazus japonicus, Stemodia tomentosa, Mazus rugosus, Mazus pumilus var. pumilus, Mazus bicolor, Hornemannia bicolor, Lindernia japonica, Mazus pumilus f. albiflorus
GBIF Accepted Name: Mazus pumilus (Burm.fil.) Steenis