Equisetum scirpoides
rush horsetail
Description
A tufted, evergreen perennial to 20cm tall, forming a clump of slender, dark green, jointed, reed-like stems. Best grown in a container to prevent unwanted spreading
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freePatio and container plants