Horsetail Reed
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
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Equisetum hyemale, often referred to as scouring rush or horsetail reed, is a unique, non-flowering plant that belongs to the evergreen perennial category. Typically, it grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and is native to vast regions across Eurasia, Canada, and the United States, including parts of Texas. You can commonly find it thriving in moist environments like wet woods, hillsides, and near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds.
The plant features distinctive rigid, rough, hollow stems that are jointed and segmented, resembling bamboo and boasting a dark green hue. These stems grow from the plant's rhizomes and are adorned with whorls of tiny, scale-like leaves at each node. One of the appealing aspects of Equisetum hyemale is that its evergreen stems stand out in winter, bringing a touch of interest to the landscape.
Historically, the high silica content found in the stems made them useful for polishing pots and pans, hence the name scouring rush. Interestingly, despite its name, Equisetum is neither a rush nor a fern. It is the only surviving genus from a class of ancient vascular plants that have been around since the mid-Devonian period—more than 350 million years ago! Nowadays, equisetums are categorized as fern allies because they share similarities with ferns: both are non-flowering, seedless and reproduce by spores.
This fascinating plant flourishes in medium to wet soils and prefers full sun to part shade. It’s quite adaptable, displaying a high tolerance for various soil types, and can even grow in up to 4 inches of standing water.
Height: 2'-4'
Spread: 1'-6'
Bloom: Non-flowering
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium, High
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: North America, Eurasia
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
