· If you're in need of a good, easy-care plant that enjoys plenty of moisture, then growinglizard's tail swamp lily may be just what you desire. Keep reading this article for lizard's tail information and care. Unlike greenhouse-grown plants, bare-root plants can be planted during cold weather or anytime the soil is not frozen. A root photo is included with each species to illustrate the optimal depth and orientation. The common name Lizard's Tail comes from the appearance of the flowers and later the fruit. This plant occurs in swamps and shallow water and can be planted on the pond's edges or in the water (in containers). Where Can I Find This Plant in Nature? Learn about the Native Environment (s) inhabited by the plants in this database. Lizardtail is a great spreading groundcover for moist soils, shallow water, and containers. Grows up to 12-24 in. tall and wide (30-60 cm). Unrestrained rhizomes will spread to form colonies. Thrives in full sun or part shade in boggy ground or pond margin in water no deeper than 4 in. (10 cm). All you need to know about Saururus Cernuus also known as the Lizard's-Tail. How to care, characteristics, light, water, soil & fertilizer tips The nodding flower/fruit spikes purportedly resemble lizards’ tails, hence the common name. The flowers, leaves and roots of this plant have a generally pleasant citrus aroma. Genus name comes from the Greek words sauros meaning a lizard and oura meaning a tail from the dense spicate inflorescence. Specific epithet means drooping or nodding.
