Smooth Horsetail (Laevigatum)

The Smooth Horsetail (Laevigatum) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Smooth Horsetail (Laevigatum) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Smooth Horsetail (Laevigatum) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Smooth Horsetail (Laevigatum) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, sprigs. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has none tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.