Lizard'S Tail
Lizard'S Tail
Saururus cernuus
Saururus cernuus
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- Compact water plant ideal for pond edges and wetlands.
- Low maintenance and gives the whole season character to your garden.
- Unique white flowers in summer for ornamental value and structure.
- Suitable for moist shade and blooms also with limited sun.
- Attracts insects and supports biodiversity in pond biotopes.
Saururus cernuus Lizard's Tail is a native aquatic perennial with distinctive white flower spikes and glossy green leaves. A true focal point, its graceful form adds texture and movement to your space.
It thrives in wet soils and along pond edges, offering vertical interest and robust growth.
Ideal for naturalized ponds and water features, it brings a serene, woodland vibe to your garden.
Care and Watering
For Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail), water regularly in the growing season, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch to retain moisture; reduce watering during dormancy.
Location
Place Saururus cernuus in partial shade to light shade near ponds or consistently moist beds. It tolerates some sun if moisture is steady, but avoid dry, hot spots.
Maintenance & Tips
Divide clumps every 2–3 years, cut back dead stems in spring, and feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Watch for aphids and keep the plant in moist, rich soil.
Saururus cernuus Leidse plantje is a marsh jewel with elegant, white-appearing panicles that come across surprisingly light and airy.
As a ornamental element it adds subtle contrast and natural texture to mixed borders and plant compositions.
The plant adds immediate ornamental value and works well in rustic and modern planting styles.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Max height full grown | 60 cm |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Riparian plant zone 1 |
| Flower color | Yellow, White |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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