Meadow horsetail
Equisetum pratense
Meadow horsetail is an ancient, primitive plant that thrives in moist, shaded conditions such as woodland gardens, streambanks, and rain gardens. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide dappled to partial shade for best growth, as it does not tolerate drought or intense direct sun. It spreads by underground rhizomes, so containment is advisable in smaller garden settings.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Water Deeply And Do Not Allow To Dry Completely
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 30, 2022 by virge epi (cc-by-sa)
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