Lots of beautiful plants thrive in clay, but Amelanchier lamarckii is ... Often found growing near rivers, buttonbush grows best in wet soil and will thrive in any damp areas of your garden.

It can be overwhelming, so I’ve compiled a list of my top 8 best plants for poor soil. I can attest that lavender can be difficult to grow; in an area of the perpetually wet PNW at any rate.