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Anemopsis californica

Also Known As

Lizard Tail
Yerba Mansa

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

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Anemopsis californica plant details

Anemopsis californica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemopsis californica

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: saururaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemopsis californica

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - high
Resistant to: humidity and seaside / salt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosettes of paddle shaped, waxy looking leaves, spicily fragrant when crushed, slowly form large colonies from which arise slender stemmed, pure white, cone centred flowers that stain red with age and vaguely resemble an Anemone or Echinacea. Both beautiful and seemingly delicate, it is native to seeps and springs in the deserts of the North American South West and is perfectly at home with blistering heat, frost, salinity and periodic drying out. Practically indestructible, "the" pond/dam plant for gardens where lesser aquatics fail and a beautiful addition to water gardens everywhere else. For shallow water or even a moist spot in the garden. Cut to ground level once the foliage has died back in autumn to make way for the new seasons growth.. Not to be confused with Anemonopsis the delicate woodland plant.