Scouring Rush

This very primitive plant forms dense evergreen colonies with an interesting texture, 1/4" wide stiff unbranched hollow stems are upright and completely leafless, 'flowers' from late April to September are actually sporophylls at the top of stems that appear swollen & somewhat dark, spreads very easily (!) by creeping rhizomes, can grow in water up to 1' deep. Historically used for scouring floors and other items (older names include Gun-Bright and Pewter-Wort).

0.5 to 6 foot
Plant Hardiness Zones: Zone 3a-11
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: NL to s. AL, south to FL, TX and CA. Rare in RI.

Scouring Rush 3.5 inch pot $12.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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