What shrubs can handle wet soil?

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What shrubs can handle wet soil?

Shrubs

Red chokeberry, Aronia arbutifolia 4-9.
Black chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa 3-8.
Sweetshrub, Calycanthus floridus 4-9.
Button Bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis 6-9.
Summersweet, Clethra alnifolia 4-9.
Siberian dogwood, Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ 3-7.
Silky dogwood, Cornus amomum 4-8.
Gray dogwood, Cornus racemosa 3-8.

What plants tolerate wet feet?

There are a number of plants that can withstand long periods with wet feet….Water hyssop

Water hyssop.
Pickerelweed.
Cattail.
Iris.
Canna.
Elephant’s ear.
Swamp sunflower.
Scarlet swamp hibiscus.

What Evergreen can tolerate wet soil?

Dawn redwood, American larch and bald cypress all will grow in wet soil, but although they look like what most people call “evergreens,” they’re actually needled conifers that drop their needles in fall.

Do hydrangeas do well in wet soil?

Flowering Shrubs Smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens) can be found growing near bodies of water, which mean they can tolerate overly wet soils. It grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9 reaching heights between 3 and 5 feet tall. Smooth hydrangeas produce large clusters of flowers that attract butterflies.

Do daylilies like wet soil?

Daylilies will tolerate drought, but they also tolerate wet feet. They are perfect for planting beside a pond or stream and are great for rain gardens.

Can azaleas tolerate wet soil?

Drainage: Rhododendrons and azaleas thrive in moist, well-drained soils high in organic matter. Rhododendrons and azaleas have shallow fine hair-like roots. These roots do not tolerate water-saturated soil conditions but do require moist soils.

Do boxwoods tolerate wet soil?

Boxwoods thrive in sandier soils of average fertility and moisture, with a pH slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Although they are often found surviving in somewhat clay soils, poorly drained or wet soil conditions are lethal. In less “exposed” sites, boxwood tolerate full sun.

What grows best in wet soil?

Wet Soil Fruits

Pear Trees. Pears are water-heavy fruits, so it should come as no surprise that pear trees also do quite well when grown in wetter soils.
Aronia Berries.
Highbush and Lowbush Cranberries.
Fox Grapes.
Red Raspberries.
Strawberries.

Do Hydrangeas like wet feet?

While they are known as being notorious for water, they do not like wet feet ever! The basic rule to tell if a hydrangea needs to be watered is by looking at the leaves. If the leaves are drooping, the plant more than likely needs to be watered.

Will azaleas grow in wet soil?

Can hydrangea tolerate wet soil?

Will agapanthus grow in wet soil?

Agapanthus can also be easily grown in large pots for the balcony, courtyard or veranda. Keep in mind that they prefer cramped root conditions so should be potted up gradually rather than swamped by huge amounts of wet soil in a large pot.