Common
name: "Horsetail Rush" or "Whistle
Grass"
Latin name: Equisetum hyemale
Native
to: Eurasia and
North America
Zone: 5 - 11
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 2" - 8"
Pond size: Small to Large
Flowers: Yes, insignificant
Height: 4'
Spread: Indefinite
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Equisetum hyemale
Cultural
information: If you grew up in the country and
played in the neighborhood ditches... you'll remember "Horsetail"
as a popular toy. The larger sections of the plant can be pulled
apart and made into a whistle. Sections were also put together...
kind of like Tinker Toys.
"Horsetail" can be purchased in the spring at your
local Garden Center. Plant in
early spring at the ponds edge or directly in the pond at a
maximum depth of 8"". Once established
"Horsetail" is very easy to grow. Their also a popular
landing pad for Dragon Flies. Remove dead stalks as they appear.
