Equisetum telmateia (Giant horsetail)

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, consistently moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Fertile stems die back after spores are released. Suitable for growing in containers. Site carefully as spreads indefinitely so tends to be invasive. Considered an invasive species in many introduced areas.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Waterside, Bog garden

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Toxic if consumed in large quantities. Toxic to livestock.