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Saururus cernuus

Saururus cernuus is a native plant that is widespread throughout the southeast. It is found mostly in wetland habitats, including brackish marshes. It grows best in soils that are wet and occasionally (or permanently) submerged in water, and in full sun to shade. It has heart shaped leaves and grows up to three feet. It dies back almost completely in the winter. Showy, drooping, white flowers are produced in the late spring that have a citrusy aroma (and are shaped vaguely like tails, hence the common name of Lizard’s tail). These flowers attract pollinators. Saururus cernuus works well for restoration projects and pond plantings, or as a specimen plant in a wet yard.

Lizard’s tail

Species name - Container sizeStockPriceQuantity PricingAdd to request
Saururus cernuus - 4 inch

966 in stock

$9.3236+ $4.66ea
Saururus cernuus - Bare Root - Herbaceous

700 in stock

$2.4250+ $1.21ea
Saururus cernuus - Plug

165 in stock

$2.4272+ $1.21ea
Saururus cernuus - Large Plug

1080 in stock

$4.8450+ $2.42ea

Plant type

  • Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

  • 1' - 3'

Wetland Indicator Status

  • (OBL) Obligate wetland

Attributes

  • Bird Supportive
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Butterfly and Pollinator Supportive

Planting Zone

  • Shallow Water
  • Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
  • Riparian Zone
  • Littoral Shelf
  • Floodplain
  • Vegetated Shelf
  • Salt Marsh Edge

Classification by Use

  • Constructed Wetland
  • Erosion Control
  • Green Roof
  • SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
  • Showy Native
  • Stream Restoration
  • Wetland Mitigation