Equisetum hyemale

Horsetail

Vigorously spreading clumps of cylindrical, gray-green to bright green stems with cream-colored bands accented by black fringe. Stems turn bronze in winter; flowers are cone-like spikes at the stem tips. Adapts to full sun or part shade but thrives in evenly moist soil to standing water (up to four inches).

Leafless stems give architectural appearance
Spreads in boggy sites or standing water

Height:

24-60 Inches

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Spread:

6-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Wet Soil
Inundated
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Semi-evergreen
Program
Grow Native!
Attributes
Midwest Native
Naturalizing
Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
Mass Planting