Mazus ‘Alba’ or creeping white mazus is a fantastic looking and performing ground cover. It gets into the garden and covers ground quickly, forming a dense, weed-suppressing mat that grows 2” tall and spreads 6”-12” each season once established. It is ideal for planting between pavers or in areas that get a bit of foot traffic, as it can handle the disturbance with grace. In spring it shows off hundreds of little white blooms and for the rest of the season its cheery, lush foliage keeps the garden looking fresh and in warmer climates it’s evergreen!
This plant prefers to remain moist. Just make sure it isn't exposed to over-watering. Standing water can cause root rot.Weekly watering, especially in hot and dry conditions will ensure your Creeping Mazus continues to flourish. If it stays dry too long, the foliage will begin to wilt
Creeping Mazus sees rapid growth in full sun or partial shade positions. In very hot regions, partial shade may be better to protect it from the intense afternoon sunlight.
You won't have to worry about feeding your Creeping Mazus if it's planted in a rich and fertile soil. An annual light feeding of a slow-release variety in the spring, however, could promote better growth for plants that are in drier, poorer quality soil.
Creeping Mazus is a pretty robust plant and can grow in a variety of soils. It's preference, however, is for a fertile and loamy type.
It's very easy to prune back a low-ground cover like Creeping Mazus. It just needs to be mowed. This helps to promote healthy regrowth in the spring, but it can be done at any time of year that you feel it's getting too full.
Creeping Mazus copes well across a wide range of temperatures. It prefers a warm and moist environment. If the temperatures are hot enough, the foliage will be evergreen.It can survive in pretty low temperatures too. A hard frost will result in damage to the plant, referred to as "Winterkill". Usually, when the milder spring weather arrives, your Creeping Mazus will bounce back with new growth.
