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Products > Hippuris vulgaris (Aquatic)   Hippuris vulgaris (Aquatic) - Mare's Tail    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Aquatic Plant Family: Hippuridaceae Origin: Circumboreal Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 1 foot Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Hippuris vulgaris (Aquatic) (Mare's Tail) - Spreads by creeping rhizomes with upright stems that reach 6 to 12 inches tall that have hair-like leaves that radiate horizontally, much like a bottle cleaner brush. The white summer-blooming flowers are small and are barely visible to the naked eye. Grows quickly in full sun to part shade. Tolerates very cold climates - hardy down to USDA Zone 4 and is easily propagated by divisions or stem cuttings. Perfect choice for a marginal or can be submerged in an aquarium. Holds a similar appearance to that of Parrot's Feather, Myriophyllum aquaticum. Hippuris, from the Greek, 'ippouris' (hippouris), "horse-tailed" and 'vulgaris', from the Latin, "ordinary, common".  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Hippuris vulgaris .     [MORE INFO]