Clay soil can feel impossible to garden in — sticky when wet, hard as brick when dry, and frustrating when plants struggle to grow. But clay soil is not useless. In fact, it can be full of nutrients when you choose the right plants.

In this video, we’re talking about 10 Beautiful Plants that Actually Thrive in Clay Soil— including tough flowers, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and foliage plants that can handle heavier ground.

If you have clay soil in your garden, these plants can help you create a full, colorful, beautiful landscape without constantly fighting your soil.