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Mazus pumilio ‘Fairy Lights’ (Swamp Mazus)

Mazus pumilio ‘Fairy Lights’ (Swamp Mazus)

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Mazus pumilio ‘Fairy Lights’ is a compact Australian native groundcover that forms a lush, low-growing carpet of fresh green foliage. Its softly textured, wavy-edged leaves create dense coverage, making it an excellent choice for filling spaces between stepping stones, softening garden borders and covering damp areas where many other plants struggle. It can also tolerate occasional light foot traffic once established.

From spring through autumn, delicate lilac flowers rise just above the foliage, adding gentle colour and attracting interest to pathways, pond edges and shaded garden spaces. Adaptable to sun or shade and especially suited to moist, boggy soil, Mazus pumilio ‘Fairy Lights’ is an attractive, resilient and low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting fast, natural-looking ground coverage.

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Mature height

Approximately 5–10 cm, with flower stems reaching up to 14–15 cm

Mature width

Approximately 50 cm, spreading further over time

Spacing

15–20 cm apart for fast, dense coverage

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Fresh to dark green foliage with pale lilac-purple flowers featuring white and yellow markings

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

September to April

Sun tolerance

Full sun, part shade or full shade; maintain consistent moisture in sunny positions

Maintenance

Low maintenance. Water regularly while establishing and during dry periods. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and trim spreading growth when required.

Root System

Shallow, spreading root system that roots along the stems and forms a dense mat