Horsetail Reed

Tags: Reed
Equisetum hyemale

Deep green, jointed stems have an interesting Tropical look. The rush-like slender stems appear without leaves or flowers. Best used in containers, troughs or in contained ponds. Evergreen in warm climates.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial sun
Mature Size:
3 to 4 ft. tall, spread indefinite
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3-11
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Does Not Flower
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Can become invasive, best contained in an unperforated pot with lip above soil level.