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    Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta'

    Also Known As

    • Contorted Dwarf Scouring Rush

    Plant type

    fern, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 4"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-11

    Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta' plant details

    Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover fern with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta'

    Plant type: groundcover fern
    Plant family: equisetaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The miniest of the horsetails, the very fine somewhat contorted foliage of this 2-6" sweetie makes a wonderful slowly spreading (non-invasive) cover between stones or an attractive container/bonsai subject. S-PSh/W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta' plant

    How to Grow Equisetum scirpoides 'Contorta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    See other plant types of Equisetum for your garden

    Equisetum scirpoides

    aka Equisetum triseniales, Dwarf Horsetail, Dwarf Scouring Rush, Miniature Scouring Rush, Small Horsetail

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Equisetum scirpoides foliage, form by H. Zell
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    Equisetum hyemale

    aka Equisetum hyemale var. californicum, Equisetum hyemale var. robustum, Equisetum prealtum, Equisetum robustum, Hippochaete hyemalis, Horsetail, Rough Horsetail

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - even moisture
    Photo of Equisetum hyemale close-up by Danger Garden
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    Equisetum arvense

    aka Field Horsetail

    Plant Type

    Fern, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-120"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Equisetum arvense form by MPF
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