Dwarf scouring rush
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Dwarf scouring rush is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Eguisetaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- very slow
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–7
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Dwarf scouring rush: how big does it get?
Dwarf scouring rush (Equisetum scirpoides) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is very slow.
Dwarf scouring rush: what site does it need?
Dwarf scouring rush tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Dwarf scouring rush: is it hardy?
Dwarf scouring rush is listed as hardy in zone 6–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Dwarf scouring rush: will it grow in Central Europe?
Dwarf scouring rush is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Dwarf scouring rush: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Dwarf scouring rush. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Dwarf scouring rush: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 5/10.
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