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Horsetail

Equisetum hyemale, Equisetaceae

Zones
3–11
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Air PotatoDioscorea bulbifera
Nutrient Accumulation
Pitcher PlantSarracenia purpurea
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
SundewDrosera rotundifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Seascape StrawberryFragaria × ananassa Seascape

Horsetail releases compounds that can inhibit the growth of many flowering plants including strawberries

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationSilica AccumulatorMedicineSoil Remediation

Common Questions

What zones does Horsetail grow in?

Horsetail grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Horsetail?

Good companions for Horsetail include Air Potato, Pitcher Plant, Sundew.

Design guilds with Horsetail and see companion relationships visually.

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