swamp lily

How to Grow and Care for swamp lily

swamp lily · Saururus cernuus
Also known as: American swamp lily; breastweed; lizard's tail; water dragon

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing swamp lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

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

How to Water swamp lily?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for swamp lily?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for swamp lily?

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What Soil Is Best for swamp lily?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for swamp lily?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize swamp lily?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune swamp lily?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate swamp lily?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant swamp lily?

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How to Care for swamp lily in Winter?

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How to Plant swamp lily?

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

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How to Repot swamp lily?

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How to Harvest swamp lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of swamp lily

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More General Info About swamp lily

Attributes of swamp lily

Plant typeBogs · Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEastern Northern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Saururus cernuus
Genus
Saururus
Family
Saururaceae
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