Equisetum japonicum, commonly known as Barred Horsetail, is a bold and architectural evergreen marginal plant, perfect for adding strong vertical lines to ponds and contemporary gardens.

 Key Features

• Height: 80–120cm

• Spread: Slowly spreading (can naturalise if unrestricted)

• Foliage: Upright, bamboo-like green stems with distinctive black bands

• Evergreen: Yes (retains structure year-round in mild UK winters)

• Supplied as: 9cm pot

 Ideal Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Wet, boggy, or consistently moist soil

• Water Depth: Suitable for pond margins up to 15cm (6") deep

 Perfect For

• Pond margins

• Bog gardens

• Container water features

• Modern, minimalist, or Japanese-style gardens

• Adding year-round vertical structure