Equisetum hyemale

scouring-rush horsetail

Scouring rush spreads easily and vigorously following moisture. Upright architectural look for narrow areas.

Altura	2–5 pies
Ancho	3–6 pies
Tolera	Sal, Viento
Riego	Alto
Water this plant regularly, when the surface of the soil feels dry. Usually this will mean once or twice a week in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through to the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. Grows happily in low standing water.
Resiste hasta	15 °F
Exposición	Sombra total – Pleno sol
Características	Escultural, Extendida
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo arenoso
Origen	Hemisferio norte
Nativa de California	No

Notas de cultivo

Avoid especially windy areas where the shoots will kink and need to be removed.

Can be cut to the ground in winter, and the plant will regrow looking refreshed in spring and summer. Doesn't look it's best when pruned partially down the stem, but this form of pruning will not affect the health of the plant.

While it will grow in full shade, this plant looks best in a sunny spot.

Interés especial

This plant is conveniently found along waterways, where it is used to scrub pots and pans, leading to the common name scouring-rush.

This plant is processed in Japan into fine grit sand paper. This is done by boiling the plant, mashing and then drying it.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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