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Flowers: plants for clay soil

These plants tolerate heavy clay soil, which holds water and nutrients well but drains slowly.

22 plants

Flowers

Black-eyed Susan

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a vibrant perennial and annual flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to…

Butterfly Bush

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

The Butterfly Bush, scientifically known as Buddleja davidii, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its fragrant and colorful floral spikes…

Coneflower

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Coneflowers, belonging to the genus Echinacea, are attractive perennial plants native to North America, known for their striking blooms…

Crabapple

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–8

Crabapple (Malus spp.) is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to the Rosaceae family. These plants are typically characterized…

Daffodil

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–8

Daffodils, belonging to the genus Narcissus, are perennial flowering plants known for their trumpet-shaped blooms and vibrant yellow…

Daylily

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

The Daylily (Hemerocallis) is a perennial flowering plant known for its vibrant blooms and ease of care. Native to Asia, these hardy…

Forsythia

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–8

Forsythia is a genus of flowering shrubs belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae), known for its vibrant yellow blooms that herald the…

Goldenrod

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native primarily to North America…

Honeysuckle

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Honeysuckle refers to various species within the genus Lonicera, known for their fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, and often rapid…

Hosta

  • Part shade
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Hostas are versatile perennial plants widely favored in gardens for their lush foliage and shade tolerance. Native to Asia, particularly…

Hydrangea

  • Part sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs known for their large, vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Belonging to the genus Hydrangea, these…

Jasmine

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 7–10

Jasmine refers to a genus of flowering plants in the Oleaceae family, predominantly native to tropical and subtropical regions. There are…

Lilac

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–7

Lilac (Syringa) is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family, Oleaceae, known for its fragrant blooms and attractive foliage. These…

Lotus

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 4–10

The Lotus plant, belonging to the genus Nymphaea, is an aquatic perennial renowned for its stunning flowers and unique adaptations to a…

Milkweed

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

Milkweed is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Asclepias, known for its importance in ecosystems, particularly as the primary host…

Peony

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–8

Peonies are perennial flowering plants belonging to the genus Paeonia, known for their large, lush flowers and aromatic fragrance. They…

Pickerelweed

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–10

Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America, commonly found in freshwater environments such as…

Queen Anne’s Lace

  • Full sun
  • Low water
  • Zones 3–9

Queen Anne's Lace, scientifically known as Daucus carota, is a biennial flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is often…

Redbud

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

The Redbud, belonging to the Cercis genus, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its stunning spring display of pink to purple flowers…

Trumpet Vine

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Trumpet Vine, scientifically known as Campsis radicans, is a vigorous, deciduous climbing plant native to the southeastern United States…

Water Lily

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 4–10

The Water Lily (Nymphaea) is a beautifully unique aquatic plant known for its striking flowers and floating leaves. Belonging to the…

Wisteria

  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae), known for its stunning cascades of fragrant, drooping flowers…