Product Overview
Dwarf Horsetail (Equisetum scirpoides)
A dwarf variety of horsetail, this small pond plant is quite attractive when planted in a bog area or near the edge of the pond. Dwarf Horsetail is a nice foreground plant that is evergreen in most areas. Vertical green stems are accented with horizontal black bands. Dwarf Horsetail does best in moist soil; it will tolerate seasonal flooding, but will not grow well permanently submerged with water above the crown of the plant.
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag. Also does really well in a 10" floating planting container.
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 8" - Spread: Running Spread
FERTILIZING: For best health and growth, we recommend fertilizing regularly (unless using the plants in a plant filtration system!). Use Pondtabbs 20 count, 60 count, or 300 count for fast release, or Aquascape 6 count or 12 count capsules for slow release (once a year) fertilizing. Aquascape is preferred for low maintenance, but Pondtabbs are useful in Spring when Aquascape is slow to start in low temperatures. Pondtabbs are also useful for a quick extra nutrient push for extra bloom, and for mid-summer fertilizing of a new plant (we don't recommend using slow release fertilizer in mid-summer or later in cold climates, as plants should run out of fertilizer at the end of the year to encourage dormancy in cold climates).
Plants are shipped bare root or in starter pots, and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting and care instructions visit our Planting and Care Instructions for Shallow Water and Bog Plants.
For information on using plants for pond filtration, please read our blog on this topic!
Water Depth: Moist soil
For planting instructions see our: Planting Instructions for Bog Plants Page.
