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Saururus cernuus - Lizard's Tail

Lizard's Tail

Saururus cernuus

Also called Water Dragon

  • Rhizomatous marginal aquatic perennial
  • Naturally found in swamps or slow-moving rivers and ponds
  • Heart-shaped leaves are smooth and wavy on zig-zagged stems
  • Individual fragrant white flower spikes appear on tall stalks
  • Flower spikes nod at the tips
  • Green warty fruits appear after the flowers finish
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Flower Size: 10-15 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
50-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Saururus cernuus thrives in partial shade and wet, mucky soils or shallow waters (5 cm-30 cm). Tolerates full shade and sun.

Additional Notes about Lizard's Tail:

Native to Ontario

"Saurus" means lizard and "cernuus" means nodding, referring to the flowers' nodding tips.

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Native to Ontario
Native to Ontario
Fragrant
Fragrant
Bog or water garden
Bog or water garden
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils
Wetland (Root submerged)
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Naturalizing

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Saururus cernuus

Peltandra virginica
Peltandra virginica
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