Moisture-Loving Perennials for Wet Soil in Massachusetts

Beyond Grasses: Top Wet-Site Perennials

For a riverbank property line in Zone 5–6 with standing moisture:

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• Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother' – Deep blue, multiplies rapidly, outstanding foliage. Bluestone Perennials half-price.
• Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') – Colorful shade lover, spreads slowly.
• Hostas – Many cultivars tolerate damp soil; avoid full sun to prevent burn.
• Daylilies (Hemerocallis) – Surprisingly moisture-tolerant, vast color range.
• Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') – Bright groundcover for wet edges.

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Design Tip: Combine vertical iris with spreading groundcovers for layered texture.