Saururus chinensis (Chinese Lizard Tail)
Lizard's Tail, Chinese Lizard Tail
Saururus chinensis (Chinese Lizard Tail) is a rhizomatous, marginal aquatic perennial boasting attractive, papery, ovate, green leaves, 3-7 in. long (7-17 cm), adorned with showy white splotches in the upper part of the plant. In early to late summer, slender, nodding spikes of tiny, creamy-white flowers resembling lizard tails are on display. They give way to small green fruits. The flowers, leaves and roots are pleasantly aromatic. Native to wetlands in eastern Asia, Chinese Lizard Tail is a fine choice for a boggy area of the garden and adds long-lasting interest to the water garden.
- Grows up to 12-36 in. tall and wide (30-90 cm). Unrestrained rhizomes will spread to form colonies.
- Thrives in full sun or part shade in boggy ground or pond margin in water no deeper than 6 in. (15 cm). Tolerates full shade.
- Great for water gardens, bog gardens, along ponds and streams.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Propagate by seed or by division in spring. Divide regularly to maintain vigor.
- Native to China, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and The Philippines.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 36" (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 36" (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |
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