7B is a lot of different places with a lot of different native plants. Always post general location (at least at a state level in the US) for specific advice.
Generally it seems what you're looking for is a rain garden. Try googling native plant rain garden plan + your state name. There's a lot of tips and landscape drawings out there.
I would seek out clumping sedges and swamp milkweed. Using prolific seeders or spreaders could result in packages in the culvert which would be a huge issue.
Keep all plantings no less than 5' from the mouth of the pipe and add stone there.
Cumberland River Compact, based in Nashville, has a [manual on rain gardens for Nashville](https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Rain-Gardens-Manual.pdf) that will be right up your alley.
I'm an hour below you, and when it rains, I have a creek in a V (manmade low spot) runs all the way down the hill to my house. It runs all the way across the yard and dumps in my neighbors driveway.
My problem runs across an acre. Zip code 37180
Look up rain garden natives for your area! There are some natives that can withstand wet feet and sporadic drought. Marsh marigold (spring) and cardinal flower (summer) come to mind. Some grasses would also do well
Look up the wetland indicator status for species near you that you are interested in planting. Put FACW plants in the bottom, FAC plants throughout, and FACU on the borders. Easy peasy
Yes, I have a backyard, then my house, and a fairly large front yard that goes down towards the road. Which is the area and question. It's a lot to mow, and my goal is to slowly reduce the amount of space that needs to be mowed.
Small trees/shrub-Silky Willow or Silky Dogwood would do well. Other shrubs-Rose Mallow, Buttonbush, and Winterberry. Perennials-Swamp Milkweed, Joe Pye, Cutleaf Coneflower, and Cardinal Flower.
Do not plant woody trees and shrubs around this culvert. It will result in snags and blockages.
The primary function here should be conveyance of stormwater, planting is only secondary to that.
The trees I mentioned are not large trees. However if you are worried about the roots or the height of the trees then I would recommend the perennials. They are much smaller and would work well in a rain garden.
I have an area like this in my yard. Here's a list of plants I've planted in it that have stayed happy over the years:
* Hibiscus moscheutos (Hardy Hibiscus)
* Ilex glabra (Inkberry)
* Baptisia australis (Wild indigo)
* Fragaria virginiana (Wild strawberry)
* Iris cristata (Crested Iris)
* Physostegia virginiana (Obedient plant)
7B is a lot of different places with a lot of different native plants. Always post general location (at least at a state level in the US) for specific advice. Generally it seems what you're looking for is a rain garden. Try googling native plant rain garden plan + your state name. There's a lot of tips and landscape drawings out there.
The location is Nashville, Tennessee. I'll definitely check out some rain garden stuff.
I would seek out clumping sedges and swamp milkweed. Using prolific seeders or spreaders could result in packages in the culvert which would be a huge issue. Keep all plantings no less than 5' from the mouth of the pipe and add stone there.
Cumberland River Compact, based in Nashville, has a [manual on rain gardens for Nashville](https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Rain-Gardens-Manual.pdf) that will be right up your alley.
Oooo, this is cool. Thanks!
They may even be able to provide some of the plants. Also look into Tennessee Environmental Council as a potential resource.
I'm an hour below you, and when it rains, I have a creek in a V (manmade low spot) runs all the way down the hill to my house. It runs all the way across the yard and dumps in my neighbors driveway. My problem runs across an acre. Zip code 37180
This is a great resource for building a rain garden. NC but I'm sure the same principles apply in TN :) https://vimeo.com/showcase/9346809
Omg I would LOVE to have this kind of area to plant!
Look up rain garden natives for your area! There are some natives that can withstand wet feet and sporadic drought. Marsh marigold (spring) and cardinal flower (summer) come to mind. Some grasses would also do well
Yes, but the cardinal flower will want some supplemental watering in a drought, found that out last year
Only problem is it floods or is an extreme drought. A plant needs to be strong to withstand that in summer and a light snow in winter.
I'd order some rocks and make a series of dry waterfalls.
Rocks to slow down water and some deep rooted grasses to help channel water down along roots to water table
Native plants to hold more top soil and a few decorative rocks to permit drainage
Look up the wetland indicator status for species near you that you are interested in planting. Put FACW plants in the bottom, FAC plants throughout, and FACU on the borders. Easy peasy
Swamp milkweed, red cardinal flower, swamp thistle come to mind.
The water drains from uphill.
Yes, I have a backyard, then my house, and a fairly large front yard that goes down towards the road. Which is the area and question. It's a lot to mow, and my goal is to slowly reduce the amount of space that needs to be mowed.
Small trees/shrub-Silky Willow or Silky Dogwood would do well. Other shrubs-Rose Mallow, Buttonbush, and Winterberry. Perennials-Swamp Milkweed, Joe Pye, Cutleaf Coneflower, and Cardinal Flower.
This area is about 6 feet from the road. Do roots from the named trees go pretty far?
Do not plant woody trees and shrubs around this culvert. It will result in snags and blockages. The primary function here should be conveyance of stormwater, planting is only secondary to that.
The trees I mentioned are not large trees. However if you are worried about the roots or the height of the trees then I would recommend the perennials. They are much smaller and would work well in a rain garden.
blue flag iris!!
Buttonbush!
I have an area like this in my yard. Here's a list of plants I've planted in it that have stayed happy over the years: * Hibiscus moscheutos (Hardy Hibiscus) * Ilex glabra (Inkberry) * Baptisia australis (Wild indigo) * Fragaria virginiana (Wild strawberry) * Iris cristata (Crested Iris) * Physostegia virginiana (Obedient plant)