In addition to Steven's excellent suggestions, I would add Ilex
verticillata, Sambucus canadensis, Myrica cerifera, Rhus typhina.


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"Darren Garrison" wrote in message
...
I have an area of my property that lies low enough that when there is a
heavy rainfall (happens
maybe 2 or 3 times a year) it floods to 2-4 inches deep and can take a
couple-three days to drain
away. I'm wanting to plant shrubs/bushes in this area. Last year I
planted some roses, butterfly
bushes, and a purple smoke tree. The roses and butterfly bushes survived
all flooding events, but
the purple smoke tree died with the very first one.

What are some shrubs/bushes that are tolerant to short periods of
flooding? Zone 7, full sun, red
clay soil.