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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

Common Names add Lizard's Tail edit | delete lézardelle penchée edit | delete Water Dragon edit | delete Lizards Tail edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below On Endangered List is both Connecticut and Rhode Island edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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