One edge of my newly-filled wildlife pond abuts an area under a dogwood planted with understorey plants: ferns, hostas, etc. I want that area to grow up to and into the pond, covering the liner. But for now I'd like to get something established fairly quickly to stabilize the soil, which I'll fill right to the edge, and hold back with burlap for now.
Does anyone have suggestions for low-growing plants (not more than 12"), preferably natives, zone 5, to colonize the burlap? The soil will not be under water, but it will be touching it, and so will be constantly moist from capillary action.
Chris