Mare’s Tail

Common Name: Mare’s Tail

Scientific Name: Hippuris vulgaris

Zone: 3–9

Flower: Small, greenish, inconspicuous flowers in leaf axils

Flower Timing: Summer

Mature Height (ft): 1–3 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 1–2 ft

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Type: Emergent or submerged aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Shallow water, pond edges, marshes, and wetlands

Special Features: Unique bottlebrush-like stems, excellent oxygenator, provides habitat for aquatic wildlife, tolerant of fluctuating water levels