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Saururus cernuus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Saururus cernuus Lizards Tail,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Shrub Like, Upright

Description:

Shrubby aquatic plant with fragrant green pointed leaves and cats-tail like white flowers during Summer. Great for planting around the edges of ponds and in rain gardens. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 50cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Rain Gardens, Shady Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

None

Family Name: Origin:

TBA NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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