Horsetail

Equesetum  hyemale also known as Horsetail .

This bamboo like , rush like survivor of the dinosaur age , Carboniferous Age  has slender, hollow 3 to 4 feet stems that are bright green and black and  ash colored rings at each joint. Plant Horsetail with caution in either sun or shade , it has a  habit of running  and can be invasive  , requires ample water to look its best.  One can create a stunning look of Bamboo on a small scale when planted in container.

The stems of the Horsetail  have a very fine  abrasive quality and as such they have  been used by pioneers as a pot scrubber and even more recently a violin maker told us that he uses it for the final sanding of his violins prior to applying  stains and varnish.

We are offering a well established plant 10 to 12 inches tall.