Horsetail Acrostemon
Acrostemon equisetoides
Ericaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Acrostemon equisetoides is an evergreen ornamental shrub that requires full sun and minimal water. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 meter and blooms from May to July, displaying pink and white flowers. This plant prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is well-suited for USDA zones 7–9.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
7–9
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
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