Equisetum fluviatile - Water Horsetail, Native Pond Marginal Plant
Equisetum fluviatile - Water Horsetail, Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Equisetum fluviatile, known as water horsetail, is a UK native with upright, hollow, jointed green stems, sometimes with whorls of thin side branches. It has no flowers and makes spores in cone-like tips on the stems.
Water horsetail at a glance
| Botanical name | Equisetum fluviatile |
|---|---|
| Common name | Water horsetail, swamp horsetail |
| Plant type | Semi-evergreen horsetail with creeping roots |
| Height and spread | About 50 cm–1 m tall, 50–100 cm wide |
| Flowers | None; it makes spores in cone-like stem tips |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Wet soil or shallow water; any type or pH |
| Pond depth | 0–15 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | UK (native) |
Where to plant water horsetail
- The margin of a wildlife pond, up to 15 cm deep
- Wet ground beside a pond or stream
Does it spread?
Yes. It spreads by creeping roots and can form dense colonies, so grow it in an aquatic basket. It is generally free of pests and diseases.
Is it poisonous?
Horsetails contain thiaminase and are a known risk to horses that eat them in quantity, often in hay. Keep it away from grazing animals and do not eat it.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 15cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 80 - 120cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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