Mare’s Tail (Hippuris vulgaris) is a distinctive aquatic plant featuring dense, upright whorls of narrow, bright green leaves. It’s perfect for adding texture and movement to ponds, water features, or submerged garden areas, and supports aquatic ecosystems by providing shelter for small wildlife.
Why You'll Love It:
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Unique upright, bottle-brush-like foliage creates visual interest
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Thrives fully or partially submerged in water
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Provides excellent habitat for aquatic life and helps oxygenate water
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Easy to grow and maintain in ponds or water gardens
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Adds a lush, natural look to aquatic spaces
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Grows best submerged or with roots in saturated soil; keep consistently moist
🌱 Soil: Use aquatic soil or rich loam with good moisture retention
🌡 Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9; tolerates cold winters and warm summers
🌿 Humidity: Thrives in wet, aquatic environments
✂️ Maintenance: Trim back old growth to encourage fresh foliage
🍽 Feeding: Fertilize with aquatic plant fertilizer during the growing season
🌸 Propagation: Easily propagated by division or stem cuttings
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic, safe for ponds with fish and wildlife
