Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
skyrocket juniper
In German
Saururus cernuus
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Saururus cernuus
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Saururus cernuus and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.