plant = sponge?

[aquafemme]

I have one spot at the base of my driveway where a puddle of water collects. Without getting into a long-winded description of why, suffice it to say, there isn't a cheap way to fix it.

Are there any plants that just loooove to soak up water? I'd like it to drink my puddle.

Comments

[greenshadows]

Willows will do the trick. Or shrubby dogwoods. If there are water or sewer lines nearby, though, willows might be a bad idea - super greedy roots!

[msandromeda]

Yup, willows.

[rainbow]

Another vote for willows. there are many varieties, but they all love water and can soak up a serious amount.

[joyful_grrrl]

bamboo!

[aquafemme]

Thanks. It's my first home and I'm clueless. :P

I'm really trying to avoid invasive species and pick plants that are natural to the PacNW.

[rhodielady_47]

I don't know what hardiness zone you're in, but if you're in zone 4 or higher, you might want to consider Japanese Iris or Louisiana Iris. Both of these love muddy spots, they bloom, they won't invade underground pipes, and they are non-invasive. The Louisiana Iris are hybrids of native American iris found growing east of the Mississippi River and they are quite tough.
:)

[aquafemme]

good to know! even if i dig a gravel well, i'll probably want a way to hide it. i'm in Zone 8 (Redmond, WA)