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Hippuris vulgaris (Mare's tail)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hippuris vulgaris
Other names
Mare's tail, Bottlebrush, Cat tail, Joint weed, Paddock piper, Common mare's tail, Witch's milk
Genus
Hippuris Hippuris
Species
H. vulgaris - H. vulgaris is an oxygenating aquatic plant. It has stems cladded with whorls of linear, blue-green foliage and some are submerged, whilst some are massed in an upright habit above the water surface. It provides useful cover for small fish and other pond wildlife.
Hippuris vulgaris is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hippuris vulgaris (Mare's tail) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic
Cultivation
Plant in a basket in aquatic soil and cover with a layer of grit. Place basket at a depth of between 10 and 20cm.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hippuris vulgaris
Other names
Mare's tail, Bottlebrush, Cat tail, Joint weed, Paddock piper, Common mare's tail, Witch's milk
Genus
Hippuris Hippuris
Species
H. vulgaris - H. vulgaris is an oxygenating aquatic plant. It has stems cladded with whorls of linear, blue-green foliage and some are submerged, whilst some are massed in an upright habit above the water surface. It provides useful cover for small fish and other pond wildlife.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Hippuris vulgaris (Mare's tail) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic
Cultivation
Plant in a basket in aquatic soil and cover with a layer of grit. Place basket at a depth of between 10 and 20cm.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Pond/In water | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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