Hippuris vulgaris – Mares Tail 1 Litre

Description

Hippuris vulgaris – Mares Tail

Hippuris vulgaris, commonly known as Mare’s Tail, is a distinctive native oxygenating marginal plant valued for its upright bottlebrush-like stems and excellent wildlife benefits. Its unique bright green foliage emerges vertically from shallow water, creating strong architectural texture and a natural wetland appearance around ponds and water gardens.

This hardy aquatic perennial produces dense whorls of needle-like leaves along upright stems, giving it a soft yet structured look that works beautifully in wildlife ponds and naturalistic planting schemes. The partially submerged growth habit helps soften pond edges while adding valuable vertical interest amongst lower marginal plants.

Hippuris vulgaris is particularly beneficial for pond health, helping improve water quality by oxygenating the water and providing shelter for aquatic insects, amphibians, and small pond creatures. Its dense underwater growth also offers valuable spawning and hiding areas for wildlife within the pond ecosystem.

Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Mare’s Tail thrives in shallow water and consistently wet soils, performing best in sunny or lightly shaded positions. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and naturalises well in suitable aquatic environments.

Key Features

• Unique upright bottlebrush-like foliage
• Excellent native oxygenating pond plant
• Ideal for pond margins and shallow water
• Supports pond wildlife and water quality
• Adds architectural texture to planting schemes
• Hardy and easy to maintain

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–20cm
• Height: 20–60cm
• Spread: 30–60cm
• Flowering period: June – August
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket and position in shallow pond margins or wet boggy areas. Allow enough space for spreading growth and trim back excess stems if required to maintain balance within the pond. Remove old or damaged growth in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh healthy development.

If you have any questions about this Hippuris vulgaris – Mares Tail 1 Litre plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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