About
Equisetum variegatum var. majus is a larger-growing variety of the variegated horsetail, producing the characteristic slender, jointed, black-and-white-banded stems of the species in a more robust form. An architectural plant for a moist or wet garden position.
About the genus
Equisetum, the horsetails, are the sole surviving genus of a once-dominant group of plants, reproducing by spores rather than seeds. They produce jointed, hollow, ridged, rush-like stems with whorled, scale-like leaf sheaths at each node. Ancient and architecturally distinctive, they are grown in moist or wet gardens and containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.