Equisetum hyemale
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At-A-Glance Information
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Commonly called Horsetail, this perennial species of rush-like plant needs full sun to partial shade, and does well in marshy areas or near pools of water. These plants grow well in zones 1-24 (to find your zone, click here: Zone Map). Horsetail is native to Europe and North America, and produces whorls of green stems that branch out from the main ones. There are several notable species in the genus Equisetum, though Equisetum hyemale is the most commonly grown. Stems reach 4 feet tall and are bright green with dark grey joints and conelike spikes at stem ends. Species Equisetum scirpoides is a dwarf variety that reaches just 6-8 inches tall.
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Equisetum telmateia (Great Horsetail)
This species has an unusual distribution, including Western North America, Europe, Western Asia, and Northwestern Africa. This herbaceous perennial doesn't produce flowers, and instead reproduces through spore-bearing fertile stems. It is susually found in damp shaded places within woodlands, and can be seen forming large colonies.
This species has an unusual distribution, including Western North America, Europe, Western Asia, and Northwestern Africa. This herbaceous perennial doesn't produce flowers, and instead reproduces through spore-bearing fertile stems. It is susually found in damp shaded places within woodlands, and can be seen forming large colonies.
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Gallery
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Videos
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 302 - 303, Equisetum hyemale
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