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swamp horsetail

Equisetum fluviatile

Genus: Equisetum
Family: Equisetaceae
Common Names: smooth horsetail

About this plant

An upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial to about 1m high, with mostly hollow, ridged and jointed stems with yellow-brown banding. Thin branches emerge in whorls around the stem nodes. On fertile stems, blunt spore-bearing cones are produced at the tips.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, permanently moist soil, or in water up to 10cm deep. Good in containers. Can be invasive

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged stems to improve appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years