Also known as Lizard's Tail · 22 gardener saves
Saururus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Saururus, the genus most gardeners know as lizard's tail. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Saururus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Saururus questions
How many types of Saururus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Saururus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 22 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Saururus grow in?
Across its varieties, Saururus covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Saururus bloom?
Most Saururus varieties bloom in summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Saururus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Saururus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Saururus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
