What To Plant Around Saltwater Pools (Plant These 11 Things!)

The Best Plants For Saltwater Pool Areas

A little bit of greenery will make all the difference between a drab pool and a Hollywood-style pool. These picks below tend to be the most popular…

Palm Trees

It’s true. Palms tend to do well in sandy, salty areas. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so common in oceanic zones, right? If you live in a warmer part of the United States, this is a classic pick. I mean, who doesn’t love palms? They provide shade, might offer up some coconuts, and also look like they belong in a retrowave music video.

Lantana Plants

Lantanas are beautiful flowering shrubs that have tiny bunching floral arrangements. They add a great touch of color to your home. The bigger perk, of course, is that they also serve a function. That function is that they attract hummingbirds around your pool. If that doesn’t scream “tropical paradise,” we don’t know what does.

Portulaca Plants

Portulaca is truly a showstopper plant if we’ve ever seen one. This beautiful ground cover plant is known for creeping along edges and for having a wide variety of flowers associated with it. Most of the flowers involved have pink, yellow, or orange blooms—much like the ones pictured above. Adding a burst of color without too much maintenance is what these plants are amazing for.

Sumac

Sumac comes in a wide range of different varieties, many of which have beautiful red flowers during different parts of the year. Sumacs can be found in both the North and South portions of our country, which means that this might be a more “winter-friendly” option to consider. And a bonus, birds and butterflies adore sumacs!

Oleander

Oleander is one of the more popular flowers to find in gardens across America. Heck, it’s been a favorite since the 1950s. This bushy flowering plant is ideal for most climate zones and is celebrated for being hardy. We just want to point out that oleander is deadly if eaten. So if you have young kids or chew-happy pets, this may not be the one for you.

Yucca

Call it yucca or call it spiky shrub, but whatever you do, don’t call this ugly. This gorgeous spiky addition is famous for being able to thrive in dessert conditions. If you are looking for a little Arizona glam, then you can’t go wrong with this option. It works well in warmer climates and will happily soak up all the sun you can give it.

Prickly Pear Cacti

If you go to your local grocery store, you might have seen prickly pears being sold in the produce section. This is actually pretty popular food in certain parts of the country. People who are into agriculture will be happy to know that you can kill two birds with one stone here. You can grow your own prickly pear cacti and enjoy them by the pool. They work amazingly well with saltwater pools! Who knew?

Daylilies

Contrary to the name’s suggestions, daylilies aren’t really lilies. However, they still have a very lily-like appearance and a gorgeous scent, too. An elegant touch to any pool setting, daylilies are sure to please. With that said, they can be way more high-maintenance than most of the other plants. In some cases, you might even need professional help to keep them well.

Kalanchoe

Bold, bright, and positively beautiful, kalanchoe is the umbrella term for over 120 different flowering succulents native to Africa. Also known as Widows-thrill, this strikingly pretty flower will be sure to add a punch of color. They can work well in both sun and partial shade, depending on the specific type. Regardless of what you choose, you can’t go wrong.

Lilies

If you take a look at classical paintings, you might notice a lot of artists painting lilies by bodies of water. This is because that’s where they are most commonly grown in nature. These flowers are a great option for people who like a splash of traditional decor near their saltwater pools. Believe it or not, they tend to tolerate those environments better than daylilies.

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