wood horsetail
Equisetum sylvaticum
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Wood horsetail is a delicate, fern-like perennial with feathery branched stems that create an airy, graceful appearance. It thrives in moist woodland settings and spreads slowly via rhizomes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere temperate regions
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Wood horsetail is a delicate, fern-like perennial with feathery branched stems that create an airy, graceful appearance. It thrives in moist woodland settings and spreads slowly via rhizomes.
Climate Match for your location
See how well wood horsetail grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere temperate regions
Native to: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation