Hippuris vulgaris - P9

Description
With its medium green leaves, the Common mare's tail (Hippuris vulgaris) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and ponds. Green flowers appear from July to August. It prefers humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Common mare's tail is well tolerant of frost. The upright, runner-forming, creeping plant usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common mare's tails are medium green, needle-shaped, whorled.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common mare's tail has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming, creeping.

Water depth
5 - 50 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Common mare's tail sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, marsh forget-me-not.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The green flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Pond edge, stream, pond