Anemopsis californica
SWAMP ROOT, LIZARD TAIL
Saururaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves as they form.

 
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Anemopsis californica
SWAMP ROOT, LIZARD TAIL
Saururaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green; red in autumn

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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