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Heliopsis-will it tolerate winter/spring wet soil?

Ruth_MI
10 years ago

I have an area "out back" that can be under a few inches of water for two or three weeks in spring. In summer, I don't water there (except recent plantings), and the soil can get very dry...as in deep cracks.

So far, chelone is the best grower there. Daylilies do OK, and I have Becky daisy on the edge where it does fine. I'd like to add some summer-blooming perennials. Monarda doesn't like the winter wet, nor does Echinacea.

I was thinking of Heliopsis. Does anyone grow it where it has to tolerate wet? Any other suggestions?

It gets about 5 - 6 hours of sun. Except for the water issues, it's good (former woodland) soil, on the heavy/clay side.

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