Landscaping: What to plant in wet areas

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kukla60 Grand Rapids, MI May 24, 2009 11:20 AM	What would you suggest I plant along a north side of a 6 foot privacy fence that is very wet in the spring?
Smokey_SC Piedmont, SC (Zone 7b) May 27, 2009 05:55 PM	Some ferns grow well in damp areas. Look up ferns in Plant Files and you should find some.
arleene Woodstock, GA (Zone 7b) May 29, 2009 08:52 PM	Not sure if these will grow in your area, but I've had success with Japanese iris, and sweet flag. Both are flowering perennials. Cinnamon fern is a large fern for wet areas. I've been told that the shrubs Spicebush (Lindera bensoin) and Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus florida) are also good for soggy areas. But check each of these for hardiness in your area. I'm a master gardener in North GA, and am not familiar with just how hardy these suggestions will be in your area. Good luck!
hendisgirl Green Bay, WI July 22, 2009 01:47 PM	Daylilies work great in Wisconsin especially in wet areas. If you go to your local University extension they should be able to tell you al lthe plants that are from your area that grow the best in wetter areas. View Larger
ViburnumValley Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) July 26, 2009 01:09 AM	Shrubs for wet sites in MI would include: •Ilex verticillata, any of many clones •Clethra alnifolia, any of many clones •Itea virginica •Aronia melanocarpa, any of many clones And this is just a simple starter list...

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