Rough horsetail

Equisetum hyemale, a species of Equisetum

Also known as Common scouring-rush, Dutch rush, Great scouring-rush ·

About Rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Herbaceous
Foliage
  • Deciduous
  • Coarse texture
Mature height
30–60 cm
Flowering season

Flowers from March to September.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
7–7.5 · Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -40°C · USDA Zone 3
Native range
Europe, Siberia, Russian Far East, Central Asia, Caucasus, Western Asia

Where to buy Rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)

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