Mare's Tail

HARDY (PERENNIAL)

AVAILABLE: 15 MAY TO 1 SEPTEMBER

Mare’s Tail (Hippuris vulgaris)

Mare's tail is a creeping aquatic found in shallow water. It roots underwater, but most of its leaves are above the water surface. The leaves occur in whorls; both above water and under water. In shallow water they project 10-12ins out of the water. The flowers are inconspicuous, and not all plants produce them.

• Shallow marginal (6”-8” water depth)
• The stems are solid and un-branched but often curve
• Grows 10”-12” tall in full sun to part shade
• Comes in a 6” pot
• Native to North America
• Winter hardy