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Plants for Wet Feet: Variety and Care

Wet spot in your yard? Make use of it with a wide selection of perennials, trees or shrubs. All of these plants can take a constantly moist soil, but only a few can tolerate standing water.

Tip for planting in wet spces: Be sure to amend your soil prior to planting! Contant moisture wicks away vital nutrients that support root development and proper growth.

Annuals

Hibiscus

Care: Sun

Canna Lily

Care: Sun

(tender perennial)

Perennials

Hibiscus

Care: Sun

Milkweed

Care: Sun

Joe Pye Weed

Care: Sun

(Eupatorium)

Lobelia

Care: Sun

Calla Lily

Care: Sun

Ruellia

Care: Sun

Lysimachia

Care: Sun

Boltonia

Care: Sun

Sea Oats

Care: Sun

Goats Beard

Care: Shade

(Aruncus Diocus)

Ostrich Fern

Care: Sun/Shade

Sensitive Fern

Care: Shade

Astilbe

Care: Shade

Sorrel

Care: Shade

(Rumex)

Tradescantia

Care: Shade

Bugbane

Care: Shade

Shrubs

Illicium

Care: Shade

Inkberry Holly

Care: Sun

Clethra

Care: Sun

Itea

Care: Sun

Winterberry

Care: Sun

Calycanthus

Care: Sun

Button Bush

Care: Sun

Dappled Willow

Care: Sun

Pussy Willow

Care: Sun

Trees

Red Maple

Care: Sun

Black Gum

Care: Sun

River Birch

Care: Sun

Serviceberry

Care: Sun

Sweet Bay Magnolia

Care: Sun

Bald Cypress

Care: Sun

Willow Oak

Care: Sun

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