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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

Attracting Bees: Variety and Care

Just like Hummingbirds, Bees need support throughout the season as well! Plant more Bee attracting plants to help pollinate your Fruit Trees, Vegetables, and to support Honey Bees/Native Bees.Native Plants support not only our Native bees but all other pollinators as...

Native Plants: Variety and Care

Why choose Natives? Native plants not only adapt better in our climate and handle environmentla stressors better, but they also help to support both native and non native pollinators. At Cross Creek, you'll find not only true Natives, but also Nativars in our Native...