Wood horsetail
Equisetum sylvaticum
Wood horsetail thrives in consistently moist, slightly acidic soil and prefers dappled shade or partial sun, making it ideal for bog gardens or shaded borders. It is a fast-growing, ancient plant that spreads via rhizomes and can become vigorous in optimal conditions, so use root barriers if space is limited. Avoid letting the soil dry out, and site it away from delicate plants it may outcompete.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out
Soil pH
4 – 6.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 18, 2019 by Georg Lanzl (cc-by-sa)
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