Vertical subsurface-flow constructed wetlands with different plants were used to treat tie-dyeing wastewater. Phragmites communis had the lowest COD concentration in the effluent, Canna generalis had the lowest NH4+-N and TN concentrations, and Oenanthe javanica had the lowest TP concentration. Overall, Phragmites communis and Canna generalis were found to be more effective in treating tie-dyeing wastewater, but all four plants showed excellent treatment effects. The treated wastewater met or exceeded the pollutant standards for municipal wastewater treatment plants.