What is the best to plant near house that soaks up water?
flower or bush?
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Native plants absorb water in your landscape because they are already adapted to your region. However, non-natives well-suited to your region can also thrive under the right conditions. When choosing plants for water absorption, those that perform well in rain gardens are a good bet. Non-native perennials, such as cherry sage (Salvia greggii), make suitable garden additions, displaying flowers in shades of pink, white or red. They grow to 2 feet tall and thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7b through 11. Gardeners should also consider native trees, such as Pacific wax myrtles (Myrica californica). These evergreen trees display fragrant green leaves and small purple berries that attract birds to the landscape. Pacific wax myrtles perform best in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.
In addition to plants, you need to have soil slightly sloping down from your foundation.