Lincsplants - Equisetum scirpoides-1 / 1Ltr Potted

• Dwarf horsetail, a marginal pond plant with fine jointed evergreen stems marked by black rings, growing 10 to 30cm tall at a planting depth of 0 to 5cm
• Spread of 30 to 90cm as the dense mats creep, so keep it contained in an aquatic basket at the shallow edge of a pond, in a container pond or a damp rockery
• Non flowering, producing inconspicuous spore bearing cones in early summer, so the value lies in the upright texture of the fine jointed green stems through the year
• Grows in full sun to partial shade in shallow water or soil that stays wet, holding its compact upright habit through the year as an evergreen marginal
• Low to medium difficulty, the mats cover small insects and amphibians and help stabilise a pond margin, though the creeping habit needs to be contained

Equisetum scirpoides, commonly known as dwarf or miniature horsetail, is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with fine, jointed green stems forming dense, compact mats in shallow water or damp soil. It produces inconspicuous spore-bearing cones in early summer, adding subtle texture rather than showy blooms.This species is valuable for wetland biodiversity and stabilising pond margins, providing cover for small insects and amphibians. Its compact, upright habit and tolerance of consistently wet or waterlogged conditions make it ideal for shallow pond edges, water gardens, and damp rockeries.