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Common Mares Tail

Hippuris vulgaris, Plantaginaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Water CloverMarsilea quadrifolia
Nutrient AccumulationPhysical Support
Spike RushEleocharis palustris
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Blue Lyme GrassLeymus arenarius
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Flowering RushButomus umbellatus

Both emergent aquatic plants compete for optimal shallow water positioning and root space

Uses

Functions

OxygenationWater Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Common Mares Tail grow in?

Common Mares Tail grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Common Mares Tail?

Good companions for Common Mares Tail include Water Clover, Spike Rush, Blue Lyme Grass.

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