What type of plants suck up the water?

I live in Arkansas and my land stays extremly wet. What plants, shrubs or trees can I plant to suck up the water and dry out some of the water?

What type of plants suck up the water?
Your best bet with trees are.. the "Willow" and the "Alder". They both thrive in very moist soils and can be found growing along side of rivers, lakes, and swampy bog type areas.. They will suck up all the moisture you can throw at them and still come up wanting more. If you don't mind the mess, you can go for the Kansas State tree, which is the "Cottonwood".. Hope this answers your question...



**Billy Ray**
Reply:A clump of cannas should soak up some for you or bog plants as suggested.
Reply:Nothing--drainage should be re-evaluated.
Reply:A weeping willow will suck up the water. Where its not too wet plant daylillies.
Reply:In NJ, I researched this topic for my swampy side yard. Weeping Willows were suggested time and time again. Yet, it will grow large and and be subject to splinting- falling - and disease. My neighbor has several large OAK trees. The area around them is dry and the trees are healthy- very beautiful. I regraded the area and changed the gutters to the other side of the house... it worked fine. The area is a lush lawn area now.
Reply:Willows and Birches. But you better research why it is wet first. Don't plant willows close to the septic lines or your house.
Reply:Bog Plants.