Common Horsetail
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Would you like to have the famous Common Horsetail at home? Well, here it is! Well known for its properties to treat kidney, urinary, digestive and stomach problems.
Shrub with long, hollow stems up to 90cm tall, dark green. Small leaves that grow attached to the stem forming a kind of blackish sheath. It does not produce flowers or seeds.
It is ideal for growing in pots, planters, patios, and even ponds. They spread easily, so a little care must be taken so that they do not become invasive.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Ponds, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Screen, Indoor Plant, Gravel Garden
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Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
Botanical information
| Common name | EQUISETUM HYEMALE - Common Horsetail |
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When to plant?
| Planting period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, All year |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Ponds, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal, Screen, Indoor Plant, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil type | Rich |
| Soil moisture | Submerged in water, Moist |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
Care
| Watering | Abundant, Regular |
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