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Equisetum scirpoides

£3.95

Common Name: Scouring rush
Flowering Period: n/a
UK Native? No - North America
Pot Size: 1.5 litre

(Evergreen, sun or shade) 30x60cm

A lovely dwarf, well behaved form with dark green spikes which are horizontally banded in black. Will grow in mud or shallow water to 10cm/4" deep and is not invasive. Often used as a cut leaf by florists. Easy, evergreen interest, even in small pools. Great as a natural scourer when out camping!

This plant was added to our catalogue on Tuesday 18 April, 2006.

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Many thanks for the plants which arrived today, as you indicated, in perfect condition. The quality of the plants is among the best I have ever seen. I will have no hesitation in recommending you to my friends and relatives, and will be returning to you again at some point in the future. JT, High Peak (June 2008)