Lizard's Tail, Lizard Tail, Breastweed, Water Dragon, Swamp Lily, American Swamp Lily
Saururus cernuus (Lizard Tail) is a rhizomatous, marginal aquatic perennial boasting erect, branching stems clothed with dark green, heart-shaped leaves, 3-6 in. long (7-15 cm). Blooming for about a month in spring or summer (depending on geographic areas), slender, nodding spikes of tiny white flowers resembling lizard tails are on display. They give way to small green fruits. The flowers, leaves and roots exude a pleasant citrus aroma. Lizard tail is a great spreading groundcover for moist soils, shallow water, and containers.
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saururaceae |
| Common names | Water Dragon, Swamp Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Midwest, Illinois, Kansas, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 10 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saururaceae |
| Common names | Water Dragon, Swamp Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Midwest, Illinois, Kansas, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Saururus cernuus (Lizard Tail) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Saururus cernuus (Lizard Tail) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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