Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Lizard Tail

Lizard Tail 

Botanical name: saururus cernuus 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: groundcover 

Special features: deer resistant, cold-hardy, heat tolerant, unique blooms 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-3 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: swamp rose mallow, royal fern, virginia sweetspire 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species:  no