Saururus cernuus - P9

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Swamp lily (Saururus cernuus) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ponds and aquariums. White flowers appear from June to July. It prefers well-drained, lime-free soil in a sunny position. The Swamp lily is well tolerant of frost. The upright, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Swamp lily are dark green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Swamp lily has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water depth
5 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July.

Use
Pond edge, stream, pond, aquarium