Equisetum hymale (scouring rush horsetail)

Equisetum hymale (scouring rush horsetail)

General info:  Commonly called scouring rush or rough horsetail grows best in medium to wet soils. This plant is a non-flowering evergreen perennial.

Landscape uses: Horsetail can grow in up to 4 inches of standing water which makes it perfect for bog gardens or borders of ponds or streams. This is a great plant for covering wet spots where nothing will grow. Be cautious because this plant is an aggressive spreading species.

Light Exposure Sun to Shade
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 2′ to 4′
Foliage Color. Greenish Brown
Moisture Req. Medium to Wet
Bloom Insignificant
Origin North America
Height without Bloom Select
Zone 4 to 9