Good grey water filtering plants
James Waddick (Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:11:59 PST)
I recently received a Facebook email from someone
"We are putting in a grey water system and we want a reed bed to
filter the water.
Dear Lee and all,
I think your correspondent might do better to Google the
topic. There has been a lot written and plant selection varies by
topic. I think there's a lot of non-bulbous plants that might be
better choices especially for year round growth and activiity in your
climate.
The suggestion of iris pseudacorus is probably not a good
idea de to its vigorous weediness. I know various water cannas have
been used in this way, but your correspondent wants plants with year
round activity.
Maybe asking the local Ag Agent is the best bet to see what
others in your specific climate might recommend.
Good luck. Jim W.
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