swamp lily
Also known as: American swamp lily; breastweed; lizard's tail; water dragon
S. cernuus is an herbaceous perennial with dark green, heart-shaped leaves and nodding spikes of tiny fragrant white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- swamp lily (Saururus cernuus)
- Genus
- Saururus
- Family
- Saururaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of swamp lily
Distribution map
Eastern Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of swamp lily
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swamp lily care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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