This plant prefers moist to well-drained soil. While it can tolerate some dryness, you will want to water it frequently.

This plant is not fussy about its soil, but its preference is soil that is rich with loam. It likes full sun to part shade. It will tolerate foot traffic.

Are you searching for a ground cover plant that will work well between paving stones or in other tight, low places? Mazus reptans Purple, Creeping Mazus ground coveris a low-growing solution. Native to the Himalayas, this ground cover plant grows to just 2" tall. It does well in full sun to part shade and is a low-maintenance choice. Showy lavender flowers bloom in clusters in the summertime, brightening up the yard or garden. Before growing flowers, this plant will form a dense carpet of foliage that stays green even into the chilly fall months.

For more information please see our article on choosing, locating, planting and maintaining ground cover plants.