I need an annual or a perennial to plant around a fountain which splashes water - the soild is usually moist?

I have planted impaitiants befoer an dthey do ok but not tto well since toomuch water hurts them. The fountain is usuaol yon most of the days, so there is a lot of water splashing. Can I do marigolds?

I need an annual or a perennial to plant around a fountain which splashes water - the soild is usually moist?
For Perennials that look great, a yellow collection, Marsh Marigold....12 inches, Flea-bane....6 inches, Creeping Jenny....2 inches, combined with purple primula....6 inches, and purple dwarf Iris .....6 inches. Form a circle with the tallest plants in the back and the low plants in front.
Reply:Marigolds are not perennials but you can do them. You can try Shasta daisy, hostas, herbs or many others. Ask at your garden center. Maybe your neighbors will give you some perennials when they divide(thin) them.


Good Luck. Gardening is fun.
Reply:Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)


full sun full shade average to moist soil zones 5-9


Mountain laurel is Connecticut's state flower. In spring, its pale pink flowers attract hummingbirds. The leaves stay green all winter; the shrub looks good even in very cold weather (unlike evergreen rhododendrons, which curl up their leaves and look like they're shivering). Mountain laurel will grow in full sun if it has consistently moist soil. In full shade, its form is tall and loose; the bare, contorted branches are picturesque. 5-12' tall





Swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)


full sun part shade moist to wet soil zones 4-9


In summer, the swamp azalea has white flowers with a delightful, spicy fragrance. The flowers attract hummingbirds. True to its name, swamp azalea enjoys a soggy spot -- probably the only azalea that does. 3-7' tall.





Shrubs


Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) - This is one of my favorite accent shrubs. Candle like blooms appear in midsummer. Thrives in all but the most poorly drained soils. Zones 5 - 9. 10' tall x 15' wide.


Florida Anise (Illicium floridanum) - In late spring and early summer this native American shrub produces fragrant star shaped flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Zones 7 - 9. 8' tall x 8' wide.


Redtwig Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) - This is a great shrub because of its bright red stems. I like to use it in my winter container designs. Tolerates wet soils. Zones 2 - 8. 6' tall x 12' wide.


Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) - The sweet scent produced by the flowers on this shrub make it a must have for any fragrant garden. Moist but well drained soil. Zones 3 - 9. 8' tall x 8' wide.


Perennials


Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia) - One of my favorite astilbes is 'Sprite' because of its unique airy, shell-pink flowers and dark, bronze green foliage. Prefers moist, humus rich roil. Zones 4 - 8.


Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) - I like this plant because the bees and the hummingbirds find it so attractive. Blooms for an extended period. My favorite is 'Marshall's Delight' because of its clear pink flowers and resistance to powdery mildew. Zones 4 - 9.


Calla Lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica) - The flowers produced by these summer bulbs remind me of fabric from the 1940s. I grow 'Green Goddess' in 1 gallon black nursery pots in my garden pool. Zones 8 - 10.


Canna - Another great plant for growing in standing water. 'Black Knight' always has a place in my summer garden because of its deep red foliage. It looks great when planted with purple fountain grass. Zones 8 - 11.


Elephant's Ear (Colocasia esculenta) - These fun summer bulbs are an easy and quick way to add height and texture to your garden. 'Black Magic' is a deep purple, almost black variety. Tolerates fairly wet soils. Zones 8 - 11


Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) - I was surprised and delighted to find this native American flower growing in the English garden of Arley. Prefers moist but well drained soils. Grows up to 7' tall. Zones 3 - 9.


Iris - Many iris are tolerant of soggy soil conditions. Japanese iris, Siberian iris and yellow flag iris are a few that I grow in my garden.


Mint (Mentha) - Mint is a rampant grower that easily runs out of control. This is what also makes it perfect for soggy areas of the garden where nothing else will survive. To limit its spread it can be grown in containers with the bottoms cut out and buried in the ground.


Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis) - This fern does particularly well in poorly drained areas. Will tolerate full sun as long as ample moisture is available. Its regal stature, growing to 6' tall, makes it a winner for the garden. Zones 4 - 9.


Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) - I have any area in my garden where the irrigation system floods on a regular basis. The spiderwort loves it there. One of my favorites is 'Innocence'. It's pure white flowers light up shady areas from summer until fall. Zones 5 - 9.
Reply:I don't know about marigolds, but my favorite are Gerbera daisies. They're *very* hardy and like moist soil. You might mix it in with some Lantana. Lantana needs maintenance though - it can turn very bushy if you don't trim it back once a month or so. But there are lots of different colors of Gerbera daisies, and when you plant it with a nice yellow Lantana, you have a *really* beautiful garden! Good luck!

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