Water Loving Plants

Water in excess causes the plants to decay and rot. But there are a few plants that love the damp feet. By planting these, you can quickly turn your water-clogged land into a lovely, colorful garden.
Before learning about the plants let us understand what a wetland area is. Land area that is saturated with water either seasonally or permanently is known as the wetland area. It takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem.

Water Loving Perennials:

• Iris

• Canna

• Water hyssop

• Elephant’s ear

• Swamp sunflower

• Scarlet swamp hibiscus

• Cattail

Apart from perennials, some ferns tolerate wet areas and can easily thrive at the edge of ponds. These look good and add elegance to the garden.

• Log Fern (Dryopteris Celsa)

• Woodwardia Virginica

• Royal Fern (Osmunda Regalis)

• Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda Cinnamomea)

• Toothed Wood Fern (Dryopteris Carthusiana)

• Goldie’s Wood Fern (Dryopteris Goldiana)

• Sensitive Fern (Onoclea Sensibilis)

• Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia Struthiopteris)

A few herbs too love water in abundance. Plant these and add both beauty and health to your green space.

• Mint that quickly runs out of control and loves moist areas. You can also limit its spread by growing in containers.

• Bee Balm (MonardaDidyma) that attracts bees and hummingbirds. This plant blooms for an extended period.

• Redtwig Dogwood (Cornus Stolonifera) is another great shrub that can grow in wet soil with its bright red stems.

• Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium Purpureum) is a Native American flower that prefers moist soil. The only requirement for a healthy growth of this plant is well-drained soil. The plant blooms pale pink-purple flowers and comes from the sunflower family.