Chumasande MatiwaneWell-draining soils might be the staple for most plants but there are a few that enjoy soggy moist soils. If you are into moist-loving plants, then this list is for you.
Only a selected few thrive in such soils and knowing which plants to choose is vital when growing in soggy soils.
Gardening in wet soil areas
If your garden is constantly damp and regular plants struggle to grow, it may be time to think of alternative ways. Most wet gardens are only wet during particular seasons rather than year-round. This allows you to continue making your garden bright and thriving even during such seasons. Known as moist-loving plants these ideal plants will produce colourful flowers.
Buttonbush
Some shrubs and trees like the buttonbush will tolerate moist soils. This shrub is extremely tolerant thriving through drought and wetland-like conditions. This trait makes it the perfect plant for moist areas in your garden. When in bloom they produce white flowers that attract butterflies and bees alike.
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Cardinal Flowers
Tall and striking with vibrant red flower spikes, cardinal flowers are the glorified flowers for moist gardens. This perennial flower is showy and its striking red is a magnet for hummingbirds. As long as the soil offers the required moisture, watch your flowers thrive as they mature. Plant them in groups to get the best showy flowers.
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Creeping Jenny
Cover the ground of your moist soils with the creeping Jenny’s striking bright yellow blooms. They will climb beautifully over rocks close to ponds as long as the roots stay consistently moist. Give it the right growing conditions and you have excellent ground covers.
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Calla Lily
Graceful callas come in an array of colours including white, orange, yellow, or maroon. These long-lasting flowers are excellent for cutting, and they add elegance to any wet garden. They can grow tall if provided with the right growing environment of part sun in rich, consistently moist soils.
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For your moist-loving plants to maintain growth, there are a lot of factors to consider. These include light/shade, soil type, and temperature hardiness of the growing region.
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