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Soggy soil doesnt have to be a wasteland.
Mary Phillips is the Head of Native Plant Habitat Strategy/Certifications at theNational Wildlife Federation.
Linda Vater is an expert forSouthern Living Plant Collection.
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This becomes especially important during hot, dry periods.
Finally, Phillips warns that fungal diseases are more common in moist areas, so watch out.
If all else fails, don’t be afraid to elevate your plantings.
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Once the pollinators emerge in spring, feel free to finally cut back stems.
The plant features glossy leaves and reddish-brown fruits that provide fruit forsongbirdsthrough the winter.
Phillips says this water-loving pick plays larval host plant to a variety of moths, including sphinx moths.
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Choose a planting location that is full sun to partial shade with loam, sand, or clay soil.
It also hosts a variety of moths and butterflies.
The bold-blooming perennial tolerates full sun to partial shade and prefers either loam or clay soil.
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Plan for a mature size of 2 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide.
It is highly water-tolerant and is found in nature growing in swamps and riverbanks.
It will span 3 feet both in width and height once mature and prefers full sun to partial shade.
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On the flip side, they can also tolerate both heat anddrought.
One of the benefits of this full-sun-loving flowering plant is its reblooming nature.
Once mature, it should reach about 10 to 12 inches in height.
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