Saururus cernuus

Lizard's Tail

Long, creamy-white flowers rest over heat-shaped leaves above six to eight inch long spikes. Grayish nutlets, similar to a lizard's tail, cover the spike when the flowers go to seed. All parts of the plant smell like citrus. A fabulous addition to any water garden.

Height 18-48 Inches

Spread 24-60 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Good Companions Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Pickerel Plant (Pontederia cordata), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • OBL	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)	Soil Moisture • High
Special Uses • Bog • Fragrant	Sun Exposure • Full Sun	USFS MO Ecological Map • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands