Wetland Plant Choices for the Berkshires

Or what to plant once you remove those invasive plants from your wet or boggy property…

Fothergilla

Tiarella

Iris versicolor

Clethra alternifolia

Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'

Cornus amomum in fall color

Lobelia cardinalis - likes it wet!

Eutrochium (formerly Eupatorium) purpureum or Joe Pye weed.

Lobelia siphilitica - likes consistently moist but not boggy.

Chelone lyonii or Turtlehead- appears in late summer.

Ward’s can suggest the following alternatives to Invasive plants that will help restore your wetlands to a sustainable ecosystem. Please note: all plants should be researched and chosen based on your soil type, light situation, and degree or season of moisture. The moisture column indicates the plant’s ideal growing condition. Some plants tolerate drier soil or wetter soil.

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Please research a potential plant thoroughly for your garden situation with our Plant Finder tool.

Your Garden in the Fall

Still-warm soil and relatively cool air temperatures promote healthy root growth in plants that return each year. Check out our Fall gardening tips.