Saururus cernuus ~ Lizard's tail

Lizard’s Tail is an erect branching native marginal aquatic perennial noted for its dark green heart-shaped leaves tiny fragrant white flowers packed on its drooping slender racmen in summer to frost.  Following the flowers are small warty green fruits that are said to resemble lizard tails. Flowers best in full sun and wet soils.  The leaves, flowers, and roots are pleasantly scented. Type:  Perennial Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height:  1' - 2' Spread:  1’ - 2' Spacing:  1' USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Watch for spider mites and aphids.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Water Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Broadleaf Arrowhead, Sweet Flag, Cardinal Flower IMAGE: JMK, Saururus cernuus, loof en bloeiwyses, Manie van der