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Lizard's Tail

Saururus Cernuus

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Overview

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) offers a lush, green aesthetic with its heart-shaped leaves and distinctive, drooping white flower spires resembling reptilian tails. It thrives in wet conditions, making it ideal for water gardens or boggy areas. This perennial grows 2-4 feet tall and spreads 1-3 feet wide. Full to partial sunlight encourages optimal growth. It's a hardy, low-maintenance choice, providing a unique texture and interest to aquatic landscaping endeavors.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9Type AquaticClimate Subtropical
Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) — aquatic with white blooms

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Aquatic
Family
Saururaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) — Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) offers a lush; it thrives in wet conditions, making it ideal for water gardens or boggy
Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) — It thrives in wet conditions, making it ideal for water gardens or boggy areas, image 25
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