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lizard's tail
Saururus cernuus
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A native wetland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and distinctive nodding, white flower spikes. Thrives in boggy or water garden settings and adds tropical appeal to damp landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
wildlife benefitmedicinalerosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation