Im have a spot in the very back of my yard that need something done with it.
Its stays wet most of the time its shaded and has a hickory tree there as well.

I can't plant edibles there since its stays wet because the septic system drains there.

Would planting bog plants work there?
Some people go to great lengths to create bog gardens?
Perhaps you already have one?

Is there any lower spot available to you? It would be more productive if you drained it. As long as it isn't right on top of your leach field, you could build a raised bed to get the roots above the water table.

If you dig a trench and back-fill with gravel, I would expect the leached water to be safe for crops after passing through 10-20 feet of filtration. Or avoid root crops!

Was just wanting an ugley spot to look pretty,don't need to plant there as I have lots of space for my gardens im planning.
How well do iris handle we areas with shade?

This site does list many Irises. Also Lobelia siphilitica, Sweetflag, marsh marigold, Horsetail (!!!), rushes and Calla Lily. I see about 60 suggestions here, 10-12 of which are lilies.


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