Plants for Soggy Shade: Virginia Sweetspire, Ferns, and More

A north-facing, wet clay site with morning-only sun on the east side caused azaleas and gardenias to fail. Dwarf yaupon holly tolerates wet soil but needs more sun. Better choices: Virginia sweetspire and autumn fern for background; sweet flag, variegated Japanese iris, alumroot, coral bells, and variegated Solomon’s seal for foreground. All tolerate shade and moisture.

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