Plants for Wet Sites
Perennials, trees and shrubs that thrive in wet or poorly drained soil
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Giant gunnera (Gunnera manicata) adds a tropical look to the water's edge. |
Perennials
Filipendula (Filipendula purpurea)
Gayfeather (Liatris spicata
Giant Gunnera (Gunnera manicata)
Gladwyn iris (Iris foetidissima)
Japanese iris (Iris enseta)
Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)
Rose mallow, hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)
Siberian iris (Iris sibirica)
Shrubs
Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
Swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)
Trees
Box alder (Acer negundo)
Red maple (Acer rubrum)
Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Pin oak (Quercus palustris)
Willow (Salix spp.)
Last updated: 01/31/2021
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