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rough horsetail

rough horsetail

Equisetum hyemale

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 11b

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A primitive, non-flowering perennial with jointed, tubular green stems that resembles bamboo in appearance. It thrives in wet areas and spreads vigorously, making it useful for erosion control or naturalizing moist sites.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Equisetaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Eurasia

Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with