Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail)

Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) with white arching flower and wide green leaves plant close up.
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) white arching flower spike rising from a base of green leaves.

Botanical name: Saururus cernuus

Common names: Lizard's Tail, Water-dragon, Swamp Root

Family: Saururaceae

Origin: Eastern North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Keep soil moistKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Keep soil moist; bog or aquatic
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Saururus cernuus is a rhizomatous, deciduous, marginal aquatic perennial.

Features heart-shaped leaves on erect, branching, somewhat zig-zag stems and tiny fragrant white flowers packed into slender, tapered, spike-like racemes that droop at the tips.


Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) white flower spikes rising above lush green heart-shaped leaves close up
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) arching white flower spikes extending from deep green, broad, heart-shaped foliage.
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) with white flower spikes and green leaves in a cluster
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) with arched white flower spikes rising above lush green foliage stems
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) with white arching flowers and green heart shaped leaves plant
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) showing distinct white arching flowers among lush green heart shaped foliage
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) white flower spikes rising above lush green heart-shaped plant leaves
Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail) long white flower spikes standing tall above numerous green heart-shaped leaves


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