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Saururus cernuus
Lizard’s Tail is a stunning deciduous perennial in the Saururaceae family. Blooming in summer, it has a unique appearance. Little fragrant white flowers cluster on a drooping spike, attracting small pollinators. Lizard’s Tail frequently occurs in wetlands, making it a good candidate for areas in your garden that are prone to flooding. Not only is this plant beautiful, but it’s deer resistant too!
Key Info
Scientific Name: Saururus cernuus
Common Names: Lizard's Tail
Family Names: Saururaceae
Moisture Requirement: Wet
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower Color: White
Additional Info
Habit: Erect, spreading, nodding
Height: 1' - 4'
Spread: 1' - 2'
Soil Conditions: Clay, loam, sand, mud
Leaves: Green, simple, alternate, cordate, lanceolate
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Long and narrow racemes with the tips drooping, can have up to 350 flowers per spike!
Fruit: Green then brown capsules from August-November
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: Obligate: Almost always occurs in wetlands
Pollination: Small insects
Wildlife Connections: Cover for wood ducks
Propagation: Division, seed