Plants for Clay Soils
Got clay? No problem! Natives that thrive in clay have heroic root systems, able to break through heavy soils where other plants struggle. Clay soils absorb water more slowly than other soils, but they also retain the moisture longer. When it’s dry, clay soil becomes very hard and solid. Plants that thrive in clay are are among the most adaptable, and are able to thrive in a wide range of soils.
Got clay? No problem! Natives that thrive in clay have heroic root systems, able to break through heavy soils where other plants struggle. Clay soils absorb water more slowly than other soils, but they also retain the moisture longer. When it’s dry, clay soil becomes very hard and solid. Plants that thrive in clay are are among the most adaptable, and are able to thrive in a wide range of soils.
