Scouring Rush, Horsetail Rush, Dutch Rush, Rough Horsetail

This ornamental grass forms a graceful clump is valued for its texture, movement, and four-season presence in the mixed border or mass planting.

• Bold foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border from spring through winter.
• Flower heads add a secondary layer of ornament through summer and autumn.
• Leave stems standing through winter for wildlife value and structural interest; cut back hard to 10–15 cm in early spring.
• Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, average, dry, wet soil.