To some, gardening is associated with warm summer days and the feeling of sun on your shoulders; but if you live in a wet climate like I do then rain may be more likely to come down instead.
The bright colors will turn dull as everything becomes soggy from standing water or saturated ground – not much grows under these conditions!
The good news is that some plants enjoy the freshness of frequent rainfall – like flower gardens for example; they get lush with new life every time it rains!
Therefore, grab your tea and get inspired with these ten plants that love moisture and rain! From flowers to shrubs, these ten landscaping options will brighten up your yard or patio this season.
1. Trumpet Vine
This colorful and sturdy plant is perfect for ground cover. It has trumpet-shaped tubular flowers that bloom from summer through fall, attracting hummingbirds with hues of orange yellow or red!
Watch this beauty grow up to 40 feet in a single season, with no fertilizer necessary! Pruning is key – just make sure you prune it early spring or late fall so your plants stay healthy and compact.
2. Day Lilly
Day Lilies are the perfect flower to grow near your house. They come in nearly any color and height, can adapt well even if it is not their environment of origin (zone 3-8), they’re highly attractive without being overpowering with scent!
Lilies are perfect for beginners because they need almost no care, but with a little attention their popularity will grow exponentially. Just apply some 10-10-10 fertilizer in the spring and cover soil over mulch and relax for the remaining days of summer!
3. Indian Grass
Indian grass is a stunning ornamental plant near ponds and can quickly naturalize large open areas. It’s heat, drought-tolerant but thrives in moist soil that offers it enough moisture to grow tall with green leaves tipped in shades of orange or brown (depending on the variety).
Indian Grasses thrive from zone 3 -10 making them an excellent choice for any hardener needing tough yet beautiful groundcover!
4. Japanese Painted Fern
Painted Ferns are a gardener’s delight. With their blue and red stems topped with splashy silvery fronds, these plants can be used as an easy way to add interest or color into your landscape without being too difficult on the eyes!
They’re ultra-hardy which means you won’t have much trouble growing them as far north in zone 3–and they only require just enough compost for spring planting before growing up to at least 18 inches tall.
5. Cattails
Cattail plants are everywhere! These sturdy perennials can grow to 10 feet tall and form the backbone for nature’s aquatic gardens. They flourish near water features, whether they live in an outdoor garden or pot.
However, it is worth mentioning that these inhabitants of damp earths will take over if left unchecked- so make sure annual culling is done on time (or before your last frost).
6. Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley is a short but potent little plant that can be found in zones 2-9. The flowers smell sweet and white, making them perfect for outdoor areas like your patio or garden near fences where it will naturally scent everything with its delicate aroma while also providing decoration all year round!
7. Sweet Woodruff
Sweet woodruff is a delicate herb that looks like green lace when planted in large quantities. It can be started indoors ten weeks before spring and will flourish outdoors as long as there’s dappled sunlight to provide nutrients for its roots.
8. Silky Dogwood
This small shrub is perfect for shady areas near forest borders and can blend well with both natural or cultivated plants.
It produces yellow flowers in the late spring that yield to blue fruit, but continues its show of color through fall months, as it turns red bark on green leaves against a backdrop of crimson during the fall!
9. Siberian Iris
The stunning Siberian Iris plant makes a perfect addition to your home. They come in different varieties, such as dwarf and tall ones with purple blooms or white/magenta flowers!
The best thing about this flower is how easy it will be for you to care for them: just make sure they get plenty of sun exposure when planted outdoors, and feed it every other spring using an enriched fertilizer.
10. Hardy Hibiscus
The Hardy Hibiscus is an eye-catcher with blooms that can be as large as dinner plates! It’s hardy in zones 4 – 11, and likes to have at least two feet between plants when planted out after the danger of frost has passed.
The hibiscus needs moisture but will tolerate sun if given enough space; keep them moist by watering regularly or test soil for appropriate levels using a moisture tester before soaking again.
To make the most of your yard in wet conditions, start with these ten hand-picked selections. From classic flowers and plants that offer color to more modern varieties for a landscape design feature or accent, there’s something here for everyone!