Wet areas pose special problems in the landscape. However, there are many plants which may tolerate these poor drainage conditions. In wet areas, the Meadows Farms Planting Mix will improve the soil composition and increase drainage. In addition, our landscaping team can help to level your yard or garden so that rainfall drains more effectively. The following are plants recommended for wet areas in VA, WV, MD, and DC.
Trees
- Arborvitae
- Amlanchier
- Birch
- Cryptomeria
- Maples- Red, Autumn Blaze
- Sweet Bay Magnolia
- Oaks- Pin, Willow, White
- Gum- Sweet, Black
- Weeping Willow
Shrubs
- Aronia
- Blueberry
- Clethra
- Holly- Inkberry, Winterberry
- Itea
- Leucothoe
- Hydrangea
- Red Twig Dogwood
- Viburnum
Perennials
- Astilbe
- Asters
- Bee Balm
- Lobelia
- Ferns
- Forget-Me-Nots
- Iris
- Pennyroyal
- Sweet Flag
Purchase Wet-Area Plants at Your Local Meadows Farms
If any of the above plants sound like they’d be a good fit in your yard or garden, we likely have them in stock. Visit or contact your local Meadows Farms store today to get started!