Mare's Tail 'Hippuris vulgaris' - 6 x rooted cuttings

Mare's Tail (Hippuris vulgaris) is a beautiful and distinctive aquatic perennial that brings both ornamental appeal and ecological benefits to ponds and water gardens. Named for its unique appearance, this charming native plant produces upright stems densely covered with whorls of slender green leaves, creating a soft bottlebrush effect that resembles the tail of a horse. The bright green foliage emerges above the water's surface, adding vertical structure, texture, and natural beauty to pond margins and shallow water areas.

Thriving in ponds, lakes, bog gardens, and wetland habitats, Mare's Tail is an excellent choice for creating a naturalistic waterside planting scheme. Its elegant growth habit provides valuable shelter for aquatic insects, amphibians, and other wildlife, helping to support a healthy and balanced pond ecosystem. As an oxygenating plant, it also contributes to maintaining water quality and clarity, making it as practical as it is attractive.

Fully hardy and easy to grow, Hippuris vulgaris requires very little maintenance once established and returns year after year with fresh, vibrant growth. Whether incorporated into a wildlife pond, ornamental water garden, or natural pond setting, Mare's Tail offers year-round interest and a timeless, graceful presence that enhances any aquatic landscape.