Scouring Rush or Horse Tail

Equisetum hyemale

  • Native Horse Tail.
  • Strong architectural appeal.
  • Sturdy bamboo like stems.
  • Evergreen
  • erect with rough-edged stems; formerly used for scouring utensils.
  • Excellent container plant, in or out of water.
  • Sun/ shade.


Height: 2-4 ft
Zone: 3-8

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Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance:

» Deer Resistant

Foliage Color:

» Green

Exposure:

» Partial Sun

Soil Moisture:

» Average Water
» Moist, Well Drained
» Wet Soil/Wetlands

Attributes:

» Container
» Cut Flower/Foliage
» Low Maintenance
» Mass Planting
» Native
» RainGarden
» Water's Edge / Bog Plant

Habit:

» Spreads by rhizomes
» Upright

Season of Interest (Foliage):

» Fall
» Spring
» Summer