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A Pretty Plant Combination for Moist Soils: Water Iris, Spurge and Hosta

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Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Water Iris, Iris Laevigata, Hosta, Euphorbia Fireglow, Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow, Hosta Hadspen Blue, Hosta sieboldana, Plant combinations for wet soil

Brighten a moist area of your garden with this pretty plant combination pairing the fiery blossoms of Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ (Spurge) with the bluish-purple vertical blossoms of Water Irises (Iris laevigata) and the delightfully fragrant Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ (Plantain Lily). 

An easy and remarkable long-lasting summer border to enjoy. 

Garden Information

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 2 - 9
Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Hosta (Tardiana Group) ‘Hadspen Blue’ (Plantain Lily)
Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’ (Water Iris)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 2 - 9
Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Hosta Euphorbia (Spurge)
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