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Products > Equisetum scirpoides   Equisetum scirpoides - Small Horsetail      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Equisetaceae (Horsetails) Origin: North America Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: NA Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: <1 foot Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Equisetum scirpoides (Small Horsetail) - This is a miniature version of the Common Horsetail, growing only 6" in height and spreading to form a fine-textured dense mat. The stems are very thin with black banding at the nodes. Plant directly in the soil as a groundcover or in a pond at a depth of 2 inches. It does well in sun or shade, and is hardy below 15 degrees F. Equisetum, from the Latin, 'equus', "horse", and 'seta', "bristle", "animal hair" and 'scirpoides', from the Latin, 'scirpus', "rush", "bulrush"  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 Equisetum scirpoides .     [MORE INFO]