Taxonomy

Division:

Equisetophyta | - Horsetails

Family:

Equisetaceae

Genus:

Equisetum

Species:

Equisetum mackaii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in coastal areas with high humidity