Astilbe
- Part shade
- High water
- Zones 3–8
Astilbe is a genus of herbaceous perennials prized for feathery flower plumes that rise above mounds of divided, often glossy leaves…
Flowers: plants for clay soil
These plants tolerate heavy clay soil, which holds water and nutrients well but drains slowly.
24 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…
Hellebore
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Hellebore is the common name for plants in the genus Helleborus, a group of long-lived perennials in the buttercup family. They are valued…
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…