There are many wonderful grasses that will thrive in the moist environment provided by bog gardens. Here are excellent choices that will turn a slow-draining, waterlogged spot into a beautiful attraction.

Feb 6, 2023 · Bog gardens are, by definition, places of slow-draining, damp or waterlogged soil that combine the wet with dry ecosystems. It isn’t the same thing as ponds, which are essentially natural pools filled with standing water.

Mar 7, 2025 · Bog, type of wetland ecosystem characterized by wet, spongy, poorly drained peat-rich soil. Typical bogs are highly acidic and only occur in areas where the water is very low in minerals. They cover vast areas in the tundra and boreal forest regions of Canada, northern Europe, and Russia.

Feb 1, 2022 · Our favorite bog plants are enchanting in a damp garden pond border, where they will produce lush, architectural foliage and brightly colored flowers. Soft pink fleecy flowers of Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’.

Apr 19, 2024 · Aside from carnivores, some beautiful flowering plants can be found growing in bogs, such as bog dwelling orchids: Ladies’ tresses, pogonia, and grass pink orchids. Bog plants do not need a lot of nutrients from the soil, and can tolerate acidity and excess moisture.

Eriophorum angustifolium, commonly known as common cottongrass or common cottonsedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. Native to North America, North Asia, and Europe, it grows on peat or acidic soils, in open wetland, heath or moorland.

Feb 27, 2025 · Creating a thriving bog garden for carnivorous plants like Sarracenia and sundews requires specific techniques, especially since these plants thrive in nutrient-poor conditions. I’ll guide you through selecting suitable plants, understanding their unique nutrient needs, and mastering the watering techniques to keep them healthy.

Nov 14, 2023 · We recommend a mix of shrubs, ferns, fruits, flowers, and bulbs. Here’s a selection of the best plants for a bog garden with some quick tips beforehand on planting and growing them. Choose the correct water-loving plants to create a successful bog garden.

Jan 5, 2020 · Browse our pick of 10 plants for a boggy spot, below. Darmera peltata. Neil Hepworth. With large, green leaves with scalloped edges on stalks up to a metre, this hardy perennial makes a statement at the back of a boggy site. Clusters of pink or white flowers emerge on tall stalks before the leaves appear.

Feb 27, 2025 · A bog is a type of wetland that accumulates peat—a deposit of dead plant material, primarily sphagnum moss. Bogs typically form in cooler climates where decomposition is slow due to low temperatures and high water saturation levels.