Mazus Care
Mazus grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates a wide range of soils—from fast-draining sandy soil to slow-draining clay—but grows faster and flowers more freely in well-drained loam. In regions with hot summers, plant it where it will receive some afternoon shade. In cool regions it will thrive in full sun. This herbaceous perennial can be used as a low-maintenance lawn substitute because it withstands foot traffic and rarely needs mowing. To create a lawn from mazus, plant six plants per square yard for good coverage. The resulting carpet of foliage will remain green throughout the growing season and is evergreen in warm winter climates. Mazus doesn’t require fertilizing or trimming back in fall. If a lawn-type planting of mazus begins to look unruly, set the mower blade to at least 3 inches and mow it. Don’t worry; the plants will quickly regrow after the trim. Learn about walkable groundcovers here.
