Perennial

[SSILVERN]

I live in South Carolina. Can you suggest the hardiest perennial that can handle poor drainage clay soil, hot, humid and full sun? Thanks

 

[Esther Knapicius]

call your local nursery see what they sell. Look about your neighborhood see what is working for others.

 

[Steve @ Celtic Farm]

In South Carolina, for hardy perennials suited to poor drainage clay soil, hot, humid conditions, and full sun, consider:

1. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Very adaptable and thrive in tough conditions.
2. Coneflowers (Echinacea Tolerant to heat, humidity, and poor soil.
3. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) Drought and clay tolerant, loves full sun.
4. Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Ideal for wet, clay soils and attracts butterflies.
5. Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) Thrives in moist, clay soils and full sun.

Some fun choices!