Earlier this week I curated an article by Benjamin Vogt which explained that gardening on clay soil didn’t have to be a problem provided you approached it in the right way. His strategy means that gardening can be more economical and lead to greater satisfaction. Part of the solution is to choose plants that are suitable for growing in these conditions and this list which I found on the Birds and Blooms website describes ten of the best.
Slow-draining clay soil makes life difficult for many plants. Not to worry: these 10 plants for clay soil thrive in it.
Rudbeckia spp. ? Zones 3 to 9
Blooming from summer to fall, this beauty comes in reds, oranges and yellows. No matter what flowers you already have growing in your garden, black-eyed Susan will be a winning addition.
Viburnum spp. ? Zones 2 to 9
Boasting large clusters, viburnums are real head-turners, reaching up to 30 feet high. Ample and consistent moisture is the only requirement for these, apart from some pruning to maintain their good looks
Go to the next page to see more plants that thrive on clay soil.
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