Equisetum hyemale: Country Or Region Of Origin
Temp. Eurasia
Plant Profile: Equisetum hyemale
Taxonomy: Equisetum hyemaleNames
Horsetail, Scouring Rush
Phonetic Spelling:ek-wis-SEE-tum hy-EH-may-lee
Genus:Equisetum
Species:hyemale
Family:Equisetaceae
This eye-catching plant thrives in damp conditions, flourishing in moist soil and reaching heights of up to 8 inches, though it has the potential to become invasive. Its striking hue is bound to capture attention, and the intricate details warrant a closer examination. This plant certainly makes a bold impression in wetland environments.
Equisetum hyemale Feature Summary
Equisetum hyemale Image Gallery
Tags
#water garden
#flower arrangements
#grass
#ornamentals
#European
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Equisetum hyemale Feature Summary
Attributes
Temp. Eurasia
Flowers
Brownish pollen cones at the tip of spikes
Brown/Copper
Leaves
Evergreen; hollow leafless stems are furrowed with ridges
Whole Plant Traits
Native Plant
Water Plant
Stem
Landscape
Water Garden
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Equisetum hyemale Attributes
Equisetum hyemale Flowers
Equisetum hyemale: Flower Description
Brownish pollen cones at the tip of spikes
Equisetum hyemale: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Equisetum hyemale Leaves
Equisetum hyemale: Leaf Description
Evergreen; hollow leafless stems are furrowed with ridges
Equisetum hyemale: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Equisetum hyemale Whole Plant Traits
Equisetum hyemale: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Equisetum hyemale Stem
Equisetum hyemale: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Equisetum hyemale Landscape
Equisetum hyemale: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Equisetum hyemale: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
