species 23,540 observations

Lizard's Tail

Saururus cernuus

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Lizard’s-tail Borer Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 9

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Heavy shade Insect pests Wet soil
Habit: Erect Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.