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Plants for wet soil

These plants cope with soil that stays moist or wet, such as low spots, pond edges and rain gardens.

46 plants

Flowers

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…

Parrot Flower

  • Part shade
  • High water

The Parrot Flower, scientifically known as Impatiens psittacina, is a unique and striking tropical plant native to Southeast Asia…

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…

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…

Grains

Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Rice is a cereal grain that is one of the most widely consumed staple foods in the world. It is typically grown in flooded fields (paddy…

Shrubs

Salix

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

Salix, commonly known as willow, is a genus of about 300 species of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Salicaceae. Willows are known…

Winterberry

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly native to North America, particularly found in wetlands, swamps, and along stream…

Trees

Alder

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–8

Alder refers to a group of hardy, deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Alnus, part of the birch family (Betulaceae). With…

Black Ash

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–6

Black Ash, scientifically known as Fraxinus nigra, is a deciduous tree native to the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. It…

Black Cottonwood

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

The Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) is a large deciduous tree native to the western regions of North America, particularly along…

Corkwood

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 6–9

Corkwood, known scientifically as Duboisia, encompasses several species native to Australia, renowned for their unique bark and medicinal…

Eastern Cottonwood

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

The Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America, commonly found in the eastern and…

Gaboon Ebony

  • Part sun
  • High water

Gaboon ebony, scientifically known as Diospyros mabuba, is a tropical hardwood tree native to the rainforests of central and western…

Poplar

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

Poplar is a common name for trees in the genus Populus, which includes various species native to the Northern Hemisphere. These deciduous…

Redwood

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 7–9

The Redwood is a majestic tree known for its impressive height and longevity. Belonging to the family Cupressaceae, it primarily includes…

River Birch

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 4–9

The River Birch (Betula nigra) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in wet, lowland areas and…

Sequoia

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 7–9

Sequoias are giant coniferous trees belonging to the genus Sequoiadendron and Sequoia, primarily found in the western United States. The…

Willow

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 3–9

The willow plant, belonging to the genus Salix, comprises a diverse group of trees and shrubs found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere…

Vegetables

Arborio Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Arborio rice is a short-grain rice variety primarily cultivated in the Po Valley region of Italy. Renowned for its culinary use in making…

Basmati Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Basmati rice is a long-grain variety of rice, primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent, notably in India and Pakistan, particularly in…

Bhutanese Red Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Bhutanese Red Rice, known as "red rice" from the Himalayan region, is a traditional variety predominantly cultivated in Bhutan. It is…

Black Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Black rice, often referred to as "forbidden rice," is a variety of whole grain rice belonging to the Oryza sativa species. It is…

Brown Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Brown rice is the whole grain version of rice, specifically the unprocessed seed of the Oryza sativa plant. Unlike white rice, which has…

Camargue Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Camargue Rice, a unique and aromatic variety of rice, is cultivated primarily in the Camargue region of southern France, an area renowned…

Celeriac

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 9–10

Celeriac, also known as celery root or Apium graveolens var. rapaceum, is a biennial plant cultivated primarily for its edible, bulbous…

Celery

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–11

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial plant often cultivated as an annual vegetable. Known for its crisp, crunchy stalks, celery is a…

Forbidden Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Forbidden Rice, also known as black rice or emperors rice, is a variety of rice that falls under the species Oryza sativa. Historically…

Galangal

  • Part sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–12

Galangal, scientifically known as Zingiber galanga, is a perennial plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This herbaceous…

Glutinous Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice or sweet rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), is a variety of rice notable for its high…

Green Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Green rice, commonly referred to as Oryza sativa, is a cereal grain cultivated extensively in various regions around the world…

Indica Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Indica rice is one of the two primary subspecies of cultivated rice, the other being Japonica. It is scientifically classified as Oryza…

Japonica Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Japonica rice (Oryza sativa var. japonica) is a subspecies of the Asian rice plant, widely cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and…

Jasmine Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Jasmine rice is a fragrant, long-grain variety of rice that is primarily cultivated in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. This…

Kalijira Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Kalijira rice, also known as "Kali Jiri" or "Black Rice," is a traditional variety of rice that hails primarily from Bangladesh and parts…

Lotus Root

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 5–10

Lotus root, known scientifically as Nelumbo nucifera, is the underwater tuber of the lotus flower, a beautiful aquatic plant widely…

Malanga

  • Part sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–11

Malanga, also known as taro or yautía, is a starchy root vegetable belonging to the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions…

Purple Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Purple rice, also known as black rice, is a type of whole grain rice that is notable for its deep purple color, which comes from…

Red Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Red rice is a variety of rice characterized by its reddish-brown husk and bran layer. This ancient grain is part of the Oryza sativa…

Sticky Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice or sweet rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), is a unique variety of rice cultivated primarily in…

Sushi Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Sushi rice, primarily associated with Japanese cuisine, is typically made from short-grain japonica rice, particularly varieties like…

Taro

  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 9–11

Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a tropical plant cultivated primarily for its edible corms and leaves. Belonging to the family Araceae, taro…

Watercress

  • Part sun
  • High water
  • Zones 5–9

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutritious aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial herb belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae…

Wehani Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Wehani rice is a unique variety of whole grain rice, developed in the United States, specifically known for its nutty flavor and…

White Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

The White Rice plant, scientifically known as Oryza sativa, is a staple food crop predominantly cultivated in warm and humid regions…

Wild Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

Wild rice, known scientifically as Zizania spp., is a semi-aquatic, grass-like plant found primarily in North America and parts of Asia…

Yellow Rice

  • Full sun
  • High water

The term "Yellow Rice" can refer to a few different things in gardening, but it is most commonly associated with the variety of rice known…