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Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18221



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Piperales
Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Saururus
Species: Saururus cernuus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bog
  • Fragrant
  • Herb
  • Perennial
  • Pond
  • Water Plant
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
  • Cordate
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Boggy
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
  • 8.1 - 8.5 (Medium alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Rhizomes
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • On Endangered List is both Connecticut and Rhode Island edit | delete
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