Collection: Plants for Clay Soil

Clay soil is heavy and slow-draining but rich in nutrients — once you choose the right plants, it can grow some of the most vigorous, healthy specimens in the garden. The plants here are proven performers that cope happily with clay’s wet winters and baked summers.

Improve establishment by adding organic matter and avoiding planting when the ground is waterlogged. Browse our clay-tolerant trees, shrubs, hedging and perennials below.