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I bought this small equisetum plant recently with a view to plant it in the border by my pond. On reading the label, Im not sure if Im brave enough to plant it, theres almost a health warning on it. The warning roughly translated reads: This plant is very vigourous and liable to spread. Do not plant into open border unless you do not mind it taking up alot of space it is liable to run! It sounds a bit of a thug. Am I building up problems for myself by planting it?



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It certainly tends to run wild in northern Arizona, especially in wet soil. I would put it in a container in a pond, or in a pot with water retentive soil. Be sure to cut the spore cones off as soon as you see them or it might escape that way.

31 Aug, 2011

 

ty for the tips tug I will try it in a tub

31 Aug, 2011

 

It is simply a variety of Mares Tail. Equisetum Arvense is the really invasive variety, it would be wise to use a container.

1 Sep, 2011

 

Personally I wouldn't even plant in a container, unless you are very vigilant it will seed and it is a nightmare to get rid of - I know we've got it!

1 Sep, 2011

 

Oh dear, looks like this ones for the recycling bin then. I used to buy this all the time for my florist shop, they are great for arrangements and handtieds! shame....

1 Sep, 2011

 

Blimey, if thats called small I dread to think what a big ones like!

1 Sep, 2011

 

Quite Cammomile

1 Sep, 2011

 

It does look like ordinary Equisetum hyemale to me--not a dwarf.

1 Sep, 2011

 

Buyer beware!

1 Sep, 2011

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