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plants for wet soil

You could plant trees and shrubs around the perimeter of the lawn which enjoy damp soil, such as Cornus or Salix (Dogwoods or Willows - shrub-sized, not the tree variety!). These plants would help to absorb some of the moisture. Steer clear of plants with a 'Mediterranean' or silver-leaved appearance; these plants do not enjoy wet clay!

PERENNIALS: Astilbe, Iris pseudoacorus, Monarda, Primula, Trollius, Caltha palustris, Ligularia, Gunnera, Persicaria bistorta, Symphitum, Rheum palmatum, Hemerocallis, Carex elata aurea, Lythrum salicaria, Mimulus, Rodgersia.

SHRUBS: Viburnum opulus (various sizes - Guelder rose), Physocarpus opulifolius "Dart's Gold", Sambucus, Sasa veitchii, Symphoricarpus.

BULBS:Fritillaria meleagris.

TREES: Amelanchier lamarkii, Nyssa sylvatica,Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash), Alnus (Alder).

 
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