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Sagittaria latifolia - Arrowhead, Duck Potato
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani - Soft Stemmed Bulrush

Saurus cernuus – Lizard’s Tail

Native/Non-native – Native
Hardiness Zone – 4-10
Sun – Full sun to full shade
Moisture – Moist to wet
Size –
Comments
* White flowers in mid-summer
* Spreads readily in bio-retention and restoration applications

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Description

Description

Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Saururus (saw-roo-rus) (Info)
Species: cernuus (SER-new-us) (Info)

Category:

Perennials

Ponds and Aquatics

Height:

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

 

Spacing:

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:

White/Near White

Bloom Time:

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Foliage:

Herbaceous

Other details:

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:

Non-patented

Propagation Methods:

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Morrilton, Arkansas

Merced, California

Santa Clara, California

Bartow, Florida

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