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Marsh Horsetail

Equisetumpalustre

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Genus

Equisetum (ek-wis-SEE-tum)

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Species

palustre (pal-US-tree)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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tcfromky

Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

The definition of the name from Latin is: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle"
palustre: "of marshes".

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