Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
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Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-10
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
Chincherinchee
In German
Saururus cernuus
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Saururus cernuus
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Saururaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Saururus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee
Care of Saururus cernuus and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.