Common Mare's Tail
Hippuris vulgaris
Common Mare's Tail is an aquatic perennial with linear foliage up its stem, making the plant resemble a bottlebrush. Though Common Mare's Tail does flower, they are inconspicuous and difficult to see with the naked eye.
Common Mare's Tail grows best in full sun or part shade in slow-moving or stagnant water, or on receding shorelines in sandy, gravelly or muddy soils. It will form colonies via rhizomes as it grows.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available May through September, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 6-12 inches tall, 1-3 feet wide.
Submersion Depth: 5-30 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3
Interesting Foliage
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
All plants classified as water plants prefer wet roots or to be partially submerged, depending on their submersion depth preferences. Plants with a submersion depth starting with 0cm can be planted in wet areas in the garden, in addition to pond edges.
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