Got a drainage ditch problem?
Plants to the rescue!
The right plants can transform that soggy spot. Learn about the best options to keep your ditch dry and looking good.
Ready to find the perfect plants? Let’s get started!
Iris
Irises love wet feet, so they’re perfect for brightening up a drainage ditch. Their tall, elegant blooms add a stylish flair to any damp spot!
Daylilies
Daylilies are tough and don’t mind wet soil, making them ideal for a drainage ditch. They add bursts of color and come back year after year!
Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigolds thrive in moist, boggy areas and are perfect for drainage ditches. Their bright yellow flowers are like little golden suns!
Cattails
Cattails are a classic choice for wet areas and look super cool with their tall, brown spikes. They’ll give your drainage ditch a natural, pond-like vibe.
Astilbe
Astilbes enjoy moist soil and provide lush, feathery plumes of flowers. They can turn your drainage ditch into a whimsical garden spot.
Joe-Pye Weed
Joe-Pye Weed can handle soggy conditions and attracts butterflies with its large, pinkish-purple blooms. Perfect for adding a touch of wild beauty to your ditch.
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flowers love wet areas and their bright red blooms look stunning. They attract hummingbirds, so your drainage ditch will become a bird-watching paradise!
Blue Flag Iris
Blue Flag Irises are wonderful for wet conditions and their blue-purple flowers are gorgeous. They add a touch of wild elegance to your drainage ditch.
Lobelia
Lobelia thrives in damp soil and brings brilliant shades of blue or red to any wet area. They can make your drainage ditch pop with color.
Sedges
Sedges are hardy plants that do well in wet environments and offer great texture. They can handle the wetness and look stylish doing it.
Swamp Milkweed
Swamp Milkweed thrives in waterlogged conditions and attracts butterflies. It adds beauty and helps support local wildlife in your ditch.
Turtlehead
Turtlehead plants love moist soil and produce charming, hood-shaped flowers. They’re quirky, fun, and perfect for that wet spot.
Red-twig Dogwood
Red-twig Dogwood does great in wet soils and looks amazing year-round with its red stems. It’s a vibrant addition to any drainage ditch.