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Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) BARE ROOT

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$6.99
$6.99 - $6.99
Current price $6.99

Shippable Item

This item is shippable, but cannot be purchased in the same transaction with preorder items.

A.k.a. water dragon. Common names come from the distinctive nodding raceme (flower cluster) which resembles a pale lizard tail. Runners to form colonies in favorable conditions. Will grow happily as a pond edge/wetland plant in a couple inches of water. Tolerates full shade but may not bloom.May adapt to mesic conditions, but is slower to establish.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic

Soil Type: Muck, Shallow Water

Height: 1'-2'

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jun-Jul

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Hosts the buffalo moth. Colonial habit provides cover for wetland species.

Shipping Available

Usually will ship via UPS or FedEx within 2 business days, but may be delayed due to weather.