Saururus cernuus, Lizard's Tail, is a colonizing perennial with fibrous rhizomes which grows along the edges of ponds, swamps and marshes in sun to part shade. The distinctive heart shaped leaves grow above the water 2-4' tall. The curved raceme of the Lizard's Tail flower is lined with many small fragrant white inconspicuous flowers which transform into small nut-like capsules resembling a Lizard's Tail from June to early September. Great nectar source for honey bees. Deer resistant.
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Exposure
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Sun |
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Partial Shade |
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Shade |
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Shallow Water 6" - 12" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Bees/Pollinators |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Fragrant Foliage |
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Great Foliage |
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Ground Cover |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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