Mare’s-tail
Mare’s-tail
Hippuris vulgaris
Hippuris vulgaris
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- Water garden essential Hippuris vulgaris Mare’s-tail for ponds and wetlands.
- Easy to grow and adaptable in freshwater and wetland beds.
- Graceful texture with slender stems that sway in water features.
- Versatile aquatic plant ideal for ponds, borders and water features.
- Low upkeep tolerant of regular moisture and seasonal flooding.
Hippuris vulgaris Mare'S-Tail (Common Mare'S-Tail) is a graceful native aquatic plant with slender, upright stems and lush, water-friendly foliage that brings a soft, natural look to ponds and boggy margins.
This robust plant thrives in wet soil and shallow water, forming a calm, evergreen presence that adapts to seasonal changes and adds texture to your water features. It’s an excellent water garden essential for a balanced landscape.
In any pond or wet area, Mare'S-Tail delivers a clean, serene silhouette and easy, low-key growth. Its timeless habit complements other aquatic species, enhancing overall garden harmony with quiet charm and seasonal interest.
Care and watering
Hippuris vulgaris (Mare’s-tail) thrives in consistently moist to submerged conditions. Keep soil or pond mud damp with regular watering, avoiding drying out. In ponds, ensure roots stay moist with good water circulation and avoid stagnant, polluted water.
Maintenance
Trim faded stems, divide every 2–3 years, and remove dead leaves to prevent rot. A light pruning keeps growth tidy and vigorous.
Location and tips
Plant in full sun to partial shade, in ponds or moist borders. Use shallow water or a bog bed, anchor with gravel. Tips: water with dechlorinated or rainwater, fertilize sparingly in spring.
Hippuris vulgaris 'Lidsteng' adds a modern, graphic touch to every green composition. With slender, vertically arranged stems it creates sharp lines and a surprising contrast with rounded foliage.
As a beloved water marsh plant in many garden plant collections, it provides high ornamental value and a fresh, bright green hue that combines calm and movement.
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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