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.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saururaceae |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saururaceae |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
How many Saururus chinensis (Chinese Lizard Tail) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
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