Saururus cernuus ~ Lizard's tail annual Sporobolus heterolepis WisconsinStrain BotGardBln07122011C

Sporobolus heterolepis WisconsinStrain BotGardBln07122011C

making it an excellent filler for paths

Blue False Indigo is an upright perennial native with small blue-purple flowers that cover the foot-long raceme that extends above the mound of clover-like blue-green foliage in spring

Large disk-shaped clusters of small pink star-shaped flowers that mature to russet cover the plant in late summer to fall attracting butterflies

Saururus cernuus ~ Lizard's tail annual Sporobolus heterolepis WisconsinStrain BotGardBln07122011CLizards Tail is an erect branching native marginal aquatic perennial noted for its dark green heart shaped leaves tiny fragrant white flowers packed on its drooping slender racmen in summer to frost. Following the flowers are small warty green fruits that are said to resemble lizard tails. Flowers best in full sun and wet soils. The leaves, flowers, and roots are pleasantly scented. Type: Perennial Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height: 1' 2'