Mazus reptans
Lippenmäulchen ( Mazus reptans )
The Lippenmäulchen ( Mazus reptans ) is a flowering plant in the family of Phrymaceae. The plant is native to the Himalayas and is as ground cover an estimated ornamental plant.
Description
The Lippenmäulchen is a cushion forming perennial herbaceous plant. The low -lying and fine roots, thin stem axis reaches a length of up to 5 centimeters. The up to 10 mm long leaves are lanceolate to elliptical, its edge finely toothed.
The flowering period extends from May to July, rarely also in the fall. The inflorescences are grapes that blooms two to fünfzählig. The corolla is two-lipped and bluish- purple, the lower lip has white, purple and yellow spots on.
Dissemination
The Lippenmäulchen originates from the Himalayan region. The species is extremely hardy and tolerates temperatures of less than -30 ° C.
Use
The type is used as a ground cover in beds, but can be used because of their vigorous growth under good conditions as lawn replacement perennial. It has a limited shatter-proof. Besides the type there is a pure white flowering variety ' Albus' with bright green foliage.