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Saururus cernuus - Lizard's Tail

Native Wetland Plants

Saururus cernuus

Lizard's Tail

More About Lizard's Tail

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.

Bloom Color

White

Saururus cernuus Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Shade
Mature Height
2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pond Zonation
High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Shallow Water 6" - 12"
Foliage Color
Green
Wildlife Benefits
Amphibians
Bees/Pollinators
Cover
Fish
Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
OBL
Plant Type
Bog/Marsh
Flowering Perennial
Marginal
Attributes
Container
Erosion Control
Fibrous Roots
Fragrant Foliage
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Native
Naturalizing
Ornamental Flower
Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
4
5
6
7
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