Hippuris vulgaris, commonly known as Mare's Tail, is a hardy native UK pond plant valued for its unique upright stems and excellent oxygenating properties.
This attractive aquatic plant grows with submerged foliage beneath the water and distinctive bottle brush-like stems rising above the surface, adding structure and interest to pond margins. As an oxygenating plant, it helps improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and supporting a healthy pond ecosystem.
Mare's Tail is particularly well suited to wildlife ponds, natural ponds, and larger water features, where it provides valuable shelter for aquatic insects, amphibians, and other pond life.
 
Key Features
Native UK pond plant
Excellent oxygenating plant
Distinctive upright bottle brush foliage
Helps improve water quality naturally
Ideal for wildlife ponds
Hardy and easy to grow
 
What you will receive
1x Hippuris vulgaris (Mare's Tail) plant in pot
 
Condition
Healthy plant suitable for UK conditions.
May arrive cut back or not in active growth depending on season.
 
Plant variation notice
Due to the natural nature of live plants, size, shape and growth stage may vary.
Plants may be supplied at different stages depending on season.
 
Plant details
A native aquatic plant with bottlebrush-like stems that emerge above the water surface. Excellent for natural pond planting and providing habitat for aquatic wildlife.
 
Pond suitability
Suitable for all pond sizes, particularly wildlife ponds and native planting schemes.
 
Planting Information
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Depth: 0 to 30 cm water depth
Height: 20 to 60 cm above water
Spread: 30 to 60 cm
Growth rate: Moderate