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Companion Plants for Moist, Sunny Gardens: Beyond Joe Pye Weed and Hibiscus

A 12×12 ft garden with moist soil and full sun offers ideal conditions for a range of striking perennials. Alongside Joe Pye Weed and 'Kopper King' hibiscus, consider these moisture-loving companions:

Irises: Blue flag, Siberian, and yellow flag iris
Bold foliage: Canna, gunnera (Zone 7+), rheum, ligularia
Long bloomers: Daylily, bee balm, lobelia, swamp milkweed
Texture contrast: Royal fern, horsetail, astilbe
Cheerful accents: Sundrops (Oenothera)

All thrive in consistently damp, sunny sites and create a lush, layered planting that peaks at different times for season-long interest.

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