Consistently moist flower beds need groundcovers adapted to wet feet. These flowering options thrive in saturated conditions:
| Plant | Flowers | Height | Spread | Zones | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') | Yellow, summer | 2-4" | Aggressive | 3-9 | Chartreuse foliage; contain |
| Mazus (Mazus reptans) | Purple/white, spring | 1-2" | Moderate | 5-8 | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Blue Star Creeper (Isotoma fluviatilis) | Blue, spring-summer | 1-2" | Fast | 6-9 | Needs consistent moisture |
| Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) | Yellow, early spring | 12-18" | Clumping | 3-7 | Native; dormant summer |
| Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) | Red, summer | 2-4' | Clumping | 3-9 | Hummingbird magnet |
| Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) | Pink, summer | 3-4' | Clumping | 3-8 | Monarch host |
| Japanese Iris (Iris ensata) | Purple/white, early summer | 2-3' | Clumping | 4-9 | Needs acidic, wet soil |
If area is truly boggy (standing water), consider rain garden design with native wetland perennials instead of groundcovers.
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