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Scouring
Rush /
Horsetail
Equisetum
hyemale
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Equisetum
is the sole living genus of the once more diverse
phylum Sphenophyta. The fossil record of the group
dates back almost 400 million years, with a peak
in abun- dance and diversification during the Pennsylvanian
geological period, 300 million years ago. Today,
there are approximately 15 species of Equisetum,
that are divided into two sub- genera, Equisetum
and Hippochaete.
Horsetail stems stand erect, 2-5 ft. tall. They
are found along stream sides, often in sandy, alluvial
soils, and while wide-spread , they are not too
common.
Height:
2-5 ft.
Light: Grow
in full sun to part shade.
How to Grow: Grow
in moist soil with a minimum of water over the plant
to avoid swamping the plant.
Propagation:
By root division in spring.
Hardy
from zone 1 to 8.
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