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Equisetum hyemale
Scouring Rush (Horsetail Rush, Dutch Rush, Rough Horsetail)
Rigid, hollow, bamboo-like stems give a tropical appearance to this fast-growing plant. It will need containment to control its invasive nature.
- » Rigid, hollow, bamboo-like stems
- » Dark green with black banding at joints
- » Produces small, brown, cone-like, stem tips in the summer
- » Evergreen foliage
1 Litre
$17.33
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:60-100 cm
- Spread:100-200 cm
- Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Soil Moisture
| • | Wetland (Root submerged) |
| • | Moist to Wet Soils |
| • | Moist to Average |
| • | Average to Dry Soils |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Equisetum hyemale
Native to Ontario and most of North America.
This evergreen plant can absorb silica and early settlers used the stems to scour their pots and for polishing brass and hardwood.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Equisetum hyemale
Equisetum is known to be very invasive. They spread by creeping rhizomes, and planting them in containers with the lip slightly above ground is recommended. Plants can be used in ponds and marshes with a depth of 10-15 cm of standing water. Very adaptable to both wet and dry conditions.