What Shrubs Can Tolerate Lots Of Water? - Knowledgebase Question

Garner, NC
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Question by joannecalza
January 31, 2001
What type of shrub would I plant in an area that gets a lot of run off from everyone's yard. It's always damp, if not wet. Need something pretty that grows fast and tolerate.


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Answer from NGA
January 31, 2001
Likes full sun.

Dusty Zenobia, Zenobia pulverulenta, is another native often found along stream banks. Plants tend to colonize. Gray-green foliage often persists into winter. White flowers in late spring. Gold fall color. 3 feet high and wide.

Using a variety of these shrubs would give you a handsome naturalized planting. Some of these may be difficult to find locally. Consider doing a web search for nurseries that have them. Good luck!

Likes full sun.

Dusty Zenobia, Zenobia pulverulenta, is another native often found along stream banks. Plants tend to colonize. Gray-green foliage often persists into winter. White flowers in late spring. Gold fall color. 3 feet high and wide.

Using a variety of these shrubs would give you a handsome naturalized planting. Some of these may be difficult to find locally. Consider doing a web search for nurseries that have them. Good luck!

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