Lizard's Tail Pond Marginal Plant – Saururus cernuus Hardy Aquatic Bog White Flower

Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) is a hardy aquatic perennial prized for its distinctive, fragrant white flower spikes that curve like a lizard's tail. This native bog plant thrives in shallow water and consistently moist soil, making it an excellent choice for pond margins, water gardens, rain gardens, and boggy areas. Its lush green foliage and unique blooms add texture and interest to any water feature.

Ideal for naturalizing along pond edges, Lizard's Tail attracts pollinators and provides habitat for beneficial insects. It spreads gradually to form attractive colonies, creating a soft, natural look in aquatic landscapes.

Plant Features

• Distinctive white flower spikes that resemble a lizard's tail
• Fragrant blooms appear in summer
• Hardy perennial suitable for pond margins and bog gardens
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Spreads to form attractive colonies over time

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Saururus cernuus
• Plant Type: Aquatic perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Wet, boggy soil or shallow water
• Water Requirements: Consistent moisture; can grow in up to 6 inches of water
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant Lizard's Tail in a location with full sun to partial shade, in consistently moist soil or shallow water. It can be planted directly in pond margins or in containers submerged in water. Keep the soil wet at all times; do not allow it to dry out. This plant is relatively low-maintenance and benefits from occasional division to control spread.

For pond planting, place in a basket with heavy loam and top with gravel to prevent soil disturbance. Water regularly during establishment. In colder zones, mulch around the base if grown in boggy soil. Lizard's Tail is generally pest and disease resistant.

What's Included

One live Lizard's Tail pond marginal plant (Saururus cernuus).