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swamp lily [2]

Saururus cernuus

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Saururus
Family: Saururaceae
Common Names: American swamp lily, breastweed, lizard's tail, water dragon [2]

About this plant

S. cernuus is an herbaceous perennial with dark green, heart-shaped leaves and nodding spikes of tiny fragrant white flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in boggy ground or pond margins in full sun or partial shade in water no deeper than 10cm. Divide regularly to maintain vigour

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years