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Genus: Equisetum Species: hyemale Common Name: Scouring Rush Family: Equisetaceae Order: Equisetales Native: Eurasia and North America Habit: Evergreen perennial Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 6 feet Propagation: Division Zone: 4-9 Note: This plant is suitable for bog gardens, water gardens, Japanese gardens and along pond or stream margins. Scouring Rush can be grown in up to 4 inches of standing water. Equistum is not a true Rush, it is a seedless plant which reproduces by spores. Since this rhizomatous plant spreads quickly, using soil barriers is recommended to restrict growth. Prefers sunny to partly shady in wet, sandy-loam soil or still water.