![]() ![]() You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)īuckeye (Aesculus pavia and A.As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. Yellow root (Xanthorhizza simplicissima) Perennials ShrubsĪmerican cranberry bush (Viburnum trilobum) Just be sure to use native plants to enhance wildlife habitat. Almost any typical garden plant will work in this zone. It will be the most similar to typical garden areas, depending on the individual's watering practices. This area will receive water infrequently during very heavy rain events and will drain the fastest. The upper or transition zone between the rain garden and the non-garden area. Note: See also the plants listed in Zone 1 marked with an asterisk (*). Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea, A.canadensis and A. Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) Trees Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) Perennials ShrubsĪmerican beautyberry (Calicarpa americana)īroad-leaved meadowsweet (Spirea latifolia) This zone is likely to hold several inches of water during and immediately after a rain event, depending on construction of the raingarden. This area will hold water but will drain much sooner than Zone 1. *Note: Species noted with an asterisk (*) are also typically suitable for Zone 2 of the rain garden. Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius)* Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)* Perennials and ferns Shrubs Black chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa The rain garden should be designed so that water infiltrates within 24 hours. The plants listed below are tolerant of inundated (flooded) conditions upwards of six inches, meaning that they can tolerate standing water for a period of time. This area will be the deepest and hold the most water for the most amount of time. Be sure to consider sun/shade exposure as well as the depth of the raingarden when making plant selections. Remember, plants are dynamic and the water level that a plant can withstand is variable, even for plants that are very water tolerant. Such plants would not be suitable for a rain garden unless the exposure and soil conditions can match the needs of those plants.Īlso, there are other plants (trees, shrubs, and herbaceous) suitable for rain gardens that just didn't make it onto this list. There are many native plants that are typically found in more shaded environments in soil with a high amount of organic matter. The perennials and grasses selected for this list were chosen for their ability to withstand fluctuating water levels in primarily sun to partial sun exposure. However, this list was developed with the average size residential rain garden in mind, which would typically be using smaller scale plant material. There are a good number of larger trees that will easily withstand wet conditions (such as river birch, sweet gum, and black gum). The woody plants listed are for the most part shrubs and smaller trees. This list is not a comprehensive planting guide, as the exact plants for each rain garden will vary depending on how much water the garden will hold, the exposure (sun or shade) and the soil conditions. Most of the plants listed below are native specifically to the Mid-Atlantic region, although there are some that are native more to the mid-western region of the United States. This plant list provides a good starting point to help you become familiar with some native plants that are good for rain gardens.
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