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

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Bloom Period
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