Clay-Friendly Plants
Rudbeckia-Black Eyed Susan
spreads quickly, but is not invasive
Amsonia-Blue Star
adaptable--soggy to clay, sun to part shade
spring and fall blooms
Aster
fall blooms
available in a variety of colors
Baptisia
spring blooms ranging from white to yellow or purple
Canna
rhizomes can be removed, stored for the winter, and re-planted in spring
Coreopsis
spreads into a great groundcover
Echinacea-Purple Coneflower
birds and butterflies love this
Eryngium-Sea Holly
related to thistles
deer and rabbit resistant
Heliopsis-False Sunflower
blooms all summer
heat and drought tolerant
Hemerocallis-Daylily
many varieties bloom several times throughout the summer
Heuchera-Coral Bells
foliage plant
Liatris-Blazing Star
attractive to butterflies
popular cut flower
Monarda-Bee Balm
attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
deer and rabbit resistant
Perovskia-Russian Sage
thrives in hot, sunny and dry environments
can be a bit invasive
Solidago-Golden Rod
grows between 2-5 feet tall
Achillea-Yarrow
attractive to butterflies
deer resistant
Vernonia-Ironweed
tolerates heat and drought
Yucca Filamentosa
blooms early summer
Sedum
full sun
blooms late summer/early fall