Saururus cernuus, Lizard’s Tail, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

$8.00

300 in stock

Saururus cernuus, Lizard’s Tail, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

Saururus cernuus, Lizard's Tail, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

(requires a minimum purchase of 5 plants, must be purchased in groups of 5)

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity.

5 or more $8.00 each

25 or more $4.00 each
50 or more $2.50 each

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

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Saururus cernuus, Lizard's Tail, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

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Description

Saururus cernuus, Lizard’s Tail, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

Saururus cernuus L.
Lizard’s Tail, Lizard Tail, Breastweed, Water Dragon
Saururaceae (Lizard’s-Tail Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: sace
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
An upright, hairy perennial, growing to 4 ft. in height. Slender, nodding, solitary spikes of tiny, white flowers occur opposite a leaf. Leaves are lance-shaped to nearly triangular with a cordate base.

This is a mostly southern species of shaded marshes and stream margins. The common name and the genus name, from the Greek sauros (“lizard”) and oura (“tail”), depict the shape of the drooping flower cluster.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: S. New England to MI & IL, s. to FL & TX
Native Habitat: Still water Wet lowlands; stream & lake edges

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Aquatic: yes
Soil Description: Wet soils. Mud.
Conditions Comments: The common name refers to the long, finger-like flowers that appear during the summer months. Crushed foliage has a pleasant, sassafras aroma. Lizard tail is a great spreading groundcover for moist soils, shallow water, and containers. Good for wetland gardens and habitat. Colonizes large areas. Can withstand saturated soils of up to 4 in. inundation.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Water garden, Bog or pond area
Use Wildlife: Valued by wood ducks.
Use Medicinal: Also called “breast weed,” as it was used to treat inflammation of the breasts and other portions of the body. (Lamb/Rhynard)
Warning: The young shoots and leaves provide forage for cattle and sheep, but when overeaten this plant may be toxic. Humans should generally avoid ingesting plants that are toxic to animals.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Deer Resistant: High

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database  here.

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