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Genus: Saururus Species: cernuus Common Name: Lizard's Tail Family: Saururaceae Order: Piperales Native: Swamps of east North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-9 Note: This rhizomatous aquatic plant is suitable for bogs, or shallow water gardens. Lizard's Tail has aromatic rhizomes and fragrant flowers. Prefers sunny to partly shady, wet, organic-rich soil.