Elymus hyemale (Scouring Rush, Horsetail)
Tall slender bamboo-like stems sporting black and grey sheaths at each joint provide an interesting background for other pond plants. Medium-fast growth rate.
Blooms early spring to late summer
2-4 ft tall x 1-6 ft wide
Wet soil tolerant
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun/Part to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Consistent Moisture |
| Native to | Native |
Known for their large flower heads, these shrubs and their abundant blooms bring a touch of charm and whimsy to any backyard or garden. This variety produces large, rounded flower clusters that open lime-green, turn brilliant white during summer, then back to pale green as the season progresses, finally fading in the fall. Rapid growth rate.
Blooms early summer
3-5 ft tall x 4-6 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Neutral pH preference
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Deciduous
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Clump-forming bunches of flat, blue-green blades are complemented by arching rye-like spikelets that retain their form into winter. Medium-fast growth rate.
Blooms early spring to late summer
2-5 ft tall x 2-5 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Heat tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
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Tall, slender blades are complemented by small seedheads with broad, bronze spikelets on this sweet-smelling grass. Medium-fast growth rate.
Blooms early spring to late summer
1-2 ft tall x 2-4 ft wide
Attracts pollinators
Wet soil tolerant
Fragrant