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Equisetum scirpoides

Equisetum scirpoides
Dwarf Horsetail, Dwarf Scouring Rush

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Well packaged, the habit hasn't been affected by transportation. Very lovely little horsetail perfectly suited to my small pond. The delicacy of its stems makes it particularly elegant.

Carine, 12/03/2021

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Equisetum scirpoides or Dwarf Japanese Horsetail, a decorative foliage of thin green stems for a pond.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Equisetum scirpoides or Dwarf Japanese Horsetail is the smallest of the horsetails. Its slender green stems form a semi-evergreen decorative foliage that stays green throughout the summer. The leaves have very characteristic black rings at the joints, which make it popular in contemporary gardens.

Very hardy, it is a pond plant that is placed on the water's edge or in shallow water. Due to its small size (15 cm (6 in) in height), this horsetail is suitable for mini ponds or water reservoirs.

Equisetum can form a beautiful carpet that can be installed in a sufficiently large container. You can also place it in a moist bed to structure it. This perennial is native to arctic regions. It can become invasive.

Equisetum scirpoides in pictures

Equisetum scirpoides (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Equisetum

Species

scirpoides

Family

Equisetaceae

Other common names

Dwarf Horsetail, Dwarf Scouring Rush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Place Equisetum scirpoides in full sun or partial shade in a rich, moist and acidic soil. You can place it either in shallow water or in damp soil. The ground should always be moist, even in summer. For planting outside of water, frequent watering is necessary.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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