Saururus cernuus
Lizard's Tail
Lizard's Tail has long, creamy-white flowers that 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 Lizard's Tail smell like citrus.
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Aromatic, emergent native plant |
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Dramatic when planted in large mass |
Height18-48 Inches |
Spread24-60 Inches |
USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 8
Great Companions
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