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Horsetail

Equisetum Hyemale

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Overview

Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale), also known as Scouring Rush, is a perennial fern ally characterized by its striking, cylindrical, jointed stems. It stands about 2 to 4 feet tall (24-48 inches) with a 1/2 inch diameter. Noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like segments and rough texture. The plant thrives in moist, shady areas, and is a robust, low-maintenance option for adding structure to water garden designs.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type Grass, PerennialClimate Temperate

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like segments and rough texture; also, image 76

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Grass, Perennial
Family: Equisetaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — also known as Scouring Rush; noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like, image 49

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — It excels in wet soil conditions; which release spores - a unique trait not found in flowering plants.<br><br>Ideal, image 136

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — grass / perennial for half; with its striking vertical lines and textural qualities, image 120

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — low-maintenance option for adding structure to water garden designs

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — The plant thrives in moist; is a perennial fern ally that can inject structural elegance into any landscape design, image 53

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like segments and rough texture; also, image 124

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — preferring partial to full sun exposure; low-maintenance option for adding structure to water garden designs, image 159

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — It excels in wet soil conditions; which release spores - a unique trait not found in flowering plants.<br><br>Ideal, image 88

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — The plant thrives in moist; is a perennial fern ally that can inject structural elegance into any landscape design

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — especially in drier conditions; jointed stems are a deep green with a bamboo-like appearance, image 91

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — With its striking vertical lines and textural qualities

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — grass / perennial for half

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — architectural element in their garden space

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — making it a perfect choice for water gardens

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Equisetum hyemale thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Horsetail is a compelling choice for clients desiring a modern; commonly known as Horsetail or Scouring Rush, image 118

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — especially in drier conditions

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Renowned for its hardiness and distinctive aesthetic; horsetail produces cone-like structures (strobili) at the, image 153

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — Horsetail is a compelling choice for clients desiring a modern; commonly known as Horsetail or Scouring Rush

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — or even rain gardens where other plants may struggle; it stands about 2 to 4 feet tall (24-48 inches) with a 1/2, image 162

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — making it a perfect choice for water gardens; as a non-flowering plant, it provides year-round visual interest with, image 161

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — also known as Scouring Rush; noted for its verticality, this reed-like plant boasts dark green, bamboo-like, image 145

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — which release spores - a unique trait not found in flowering plants.<br><br>Ideal for soggy; it excels in wet soil, image 133

Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale) — making it a perfect choice for water gardens; as a non-flowering plant, it provides year-round visual interest with, image 137

Photographs by 9 contributors

Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
NY State IPM Program at Cornell…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Christian Berg, CC BY 4.0 · source
Luc Viatour, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Glyn Baker, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Oleg Kosterin, CC BY 4.0 · source
John A Haskins, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ivan Radic, CC BY 2.0 · source

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