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Mare's Tail - Hippuris vulgaris Pond Plant

Oxygenating Pond Plant - Great for Bog Gardens - UK Native Pond Plant

£11.99

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The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

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  • AMAZING VARIETY - Perennial herb. It roots underwater, but most of its leaves are above the water surface. The leaves occur in whorls of 6-12; those above water are 0.5 to 2.5 cm long and up to 3 mm wide, whereas those under water are thinner and limper, and longer than those above water, especially in deeper streams. The stems are solid and unbranched but often curve, and can be up to 60 cm long. In shallow water they project 20–30 cm out of the water. It grows from stout rhizomes.

  • OXYGENATING POND PLANTS - Marginal pond plant grow in rivers, streams and ponds in the wild. They are very versatile growing in damp soil to shallow water. They are usually planted on the shelves of ornamental ponds and offer height, colour and structure to the pond.

  • CAN GROW WILD - Hippuris vulgaris pond plant loves to have its feet wet, and in the wild can be found along riverbanks and ponds. With a combination of tubers and rhizomatous roots, UK water plantain is excellent at filtering water and has been utilized throughout the UK to help clean up and restore wetlands and water retention ponds.

  • WHAT YOU GET - This listing is for a plant in a pot ready to plant.

    • Plant genus Hippuris

    Common Name Mare's Tail

    Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Green

    Leaf colour Green

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Iris, Primrose, Ferns

    Light Required Partial Shade

    Watering Frequent watering / Pond plant

    Best Growing Conditions This plant can be grown as a deep water oxygenating plant or as a marginal. It grows in almost any condition, even tolerates moving water.

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    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering