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What to plant in a flowerbed if it is constantly flooded: a list of plants for wet soil
24.01.2023 15:47
Updated: 13.04.2023 15:10
Summer residents who got plots in the lowlands will no longer have to grieve because melt water floods flower beds and other beauty in the summer house.
This problem is not a problem at all if you approach its solution not so much creatively, but with knowledge of the preferences of ornamental crops.
Here's what you can plant in an area that often floods in the spring, or where the groundwater is high.
1. Iris
It can be a marsh, Japanese, sword-shaped, smooth or Siberian iris. They hold up well in soils with high humidity, on the banks of reservoirs and at the same time can satisfy any summer resident with a variety of shapes and colors.
2. Aquilegia
The plant is also popularly called aquilegia. The perennial prefers shady areas and constantly moist soil (but only in moderation). Not the most difficult in terms of care.
3. Marsh marigold
It survives almost like a weed in any conditions: marshy terrain, flooded lawn, the bank of a reservoir, etc. It belongs to the perennial family of buttercups, and is popularly known as frogweed.
4. Ligularia
Also a perennial, but from the Asteraceae family. Humidity and dampness are not a problem for the plant. It loves coastal areas, warmth and shady areas.
5. Helone
It has no requirements for soil quality or lighting at all. It loves moisture and cool places. It is important to water it regularly so that the soil does not dry out underneath it.
6. Astilbe
This plant also loves moderately moist soil, does not tolerate drought at all, grows well in the shade, and is unpretentious.
7. Globeflower
Grows in loamy soil, likes coastal areas, shade, but stagnant water in the root zone will not do any good. Refers to honey plants.
8. Bergenia
Not afraid of shade or high humidity. Often grows near water bodies.
And the last two plants that will grow well in dampness are ferns and loosestrife. The latter, by the way, attracts bees.
