Dutch Rush, Scouringrush horsetail, Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Rough Horsetail
Equisetum hyemale
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Basic Information
Family: Equisetaceae
Genus: equisetum
Plant ID (slug): equisetum-hyemale
Numeric ID: 8192
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Physical Characteristics
Equisetum hyemale is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The seeds ripen from July to August. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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