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    Equisetum hyemale

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    Scouring Rush Horsetail (7863714545919)
    Scouring Rush Horsetail (7863714545919)

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    Scouring Rush Horsetail

    Scouring Rush Horsetail

    Equisetum hyemale

    Regular price $44.95
    Regular price $49.95 Sale price $44.95
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    Plant Type
    Grass, Perennial
    Seasonality
    Evergreen
    Mature height
    4-6 ft.
    Mature Width
    Spreading
    Sun exposure
    Sun or Shade
    Watering
    Moderate
    Growth Rate
    Fast
    Grows Well in Zones
    5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    Characteristics
    California Native, Deer Resistant
    Special uses
    Containers, Groundcover, Water Features or Wet Habitats
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    Description

    This stunning perennial plant, Equisetum hyemale, commonly known as Scouring Rush Horsetail, is a favorite among homeowners seeking to add texture and interest to their outdoor spaces.

    With its unique vertical growth habit and slender green stems, this plant makes a striking addition to any landscape design. Whether planted in containers on your patio or placed strategically in your garden beds, Scouring Rush Horsetail will undoubtedly become a focal point in your outdoor space.

    As a homeowner looking to elevate the ambiance of your outdoor living environment with minimal effort, Scouring Rush Horsetail requires little maintenance once established. Thriving in moist soil conditions with partial shade to full sun exposure, this plant is versatile and adaptable to various growing environments.

    Equisetum hyemale is naturally found along river edges and low-lying wet areas throughout North America. This vertical, grass-like plant has many slender hollow jointed stems that are bright green with a ring of black and grey fringe at each stem node. The branchless, flowerless stems spread by rhizomes. With a regular watering schedule, Scouring Rush Horsetail will grow well in either sun or shade.

    Useful in water gardens or low-lying wet areas, Equisetum hyemale can spread aggressively due to its vigorous growth habit and may be considered a nuisance in some areas of your garden. To control its spread, grow Scouring Rush Horsetail in containers.

    Bring the tranquility and serenity of nature into your outdoor space with Equisetum hyemale. Its sleek appearance, uniqueness, and low-maintenance qualities make it the perfect choice.

    Plant Care

    Plant in well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first year to aid the plant in establishing a strong root system, frequency can be cut back once established.

    California grown
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    • Each plant is hand selected, carefully procured and monitored up until the moment our van arrives at your location.

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