Moisture Loving Shrubs for Georgia and the South

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If you have a naturally occurring wet spot in your yard, or a low swale or drainageway with heavy clay soils, you can easily and inexpensively turn this liability into a wetland paradise with moisture-loving plants. Even if you don't have a naturally wet spot, you can establish an area in your yard to grow many of the beautiful shrubs and other moisture-loving plants associated with wetlands.

Below you will find a list of moisture-loving shrubs that will grow in moisture retentive soils. Click on any of the thumbnail photos or links to see a Plant File that contains a full plant description, usage suggestions and instructions for care.
Confederate Rose Hibiscus
Confederate Rose Hibiscus

Confederate Rose Hibiscus is a large perennial flowerin...
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Florida Anise
Florida Anise

Florida Anise is a pretty evergreen flowering shrub or small tree reaching about...
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Southern Wax Myrtle (Southern Bayberry)
Southern Wax Myrtle (Southern Baybe...

Wax Myrtle is an evergreen small tree or large shrub th...
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Weeping Yaupon Holly
Weeping Yaupon Holly

Weeping Yaupon Holly is a graceful ,weeping, evergreen tree/shrub. When left to ...
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