About
Hippuris vulgaris, common mare's tail, is a deciduous, hardy perennial for pond edges and bog gardens with soft, upright, narrow-leaved foliage in neat whorls around the stems reaching up to 30 cm, creating a distinctive, horsetail-like appearance. Tiny, green-yellow flowers appear in summer. A native aquatic for a natural pond margin.
About the genus
Hippuris vulgaris, common mare's tail, is the sole member of its genus � a native aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial producing whorls of narrow, needle-like leaves on erect, unbranched stems. Grown at pond margins and in bog gardens.
Plant details
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Native toW China
Care notes
CultivationWill suit most sheltered walls including cool shade but to produce flowers it needs some sun
PruningPruning group 11 in spring
PropagationPropagate by seed, layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free