{"title":"Aquatic Lizard’s Tail","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eGenus: Saururus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saururaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizard's Tail\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America and parts of East Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eSaururus\u003c\/em\u003e is a small genus of herbaceous, perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plants typically found in wetlands, along streambanks, and in shallow water. The plants are known for their distinctive, drooping, tail-like flower spikes composed of tiny white flowers, which resemble a lizard’s tail—hence the common name. The heart-shaped leaves are glossy and green, forming dense clumps in moist soils or shallow water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"733\"\u003ePrefers partial shade to full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet soils, including shallow water margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eIdeal for pond edges, bog gardens, and naturalized wetland plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eHardy in Zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eSpreads by rhizomes and can form dense colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eSaururus\u003c\/em\u003e derives from Greek, meaning “lizard tail,” describing its flower shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eProvides excellent habitat and shelter for wetland wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eOften used in restoration projects to stabilise shorelines and improve water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eThe plant’s dense foliage and flowers are attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThough not commonly used in ornamental gardening, it adds unique texture and interest to aquatic landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-lizard-s-tail.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}