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rough horsetail

Equisetum hyemale

Genus: Equisetum
Family: Equisetaceae
Common Names: Dutch rush, Dutch rushes, pewterwort, scouring rush, scouringrush horsetail, shave grass, snake grass

About this plant

E. hyemale is a tall, upright, evergreen perennial to about 180cm, with hollow, jointed stems banded in black

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast 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 any dead or damaged stems to improve appearance

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years