Erosion Control Plants
Deep-rooted and spreading plants that stabilize slopes, prevent soil loss, and protect waterways.
Showing 15 plants (filtered)
Clear filtersAlkali Sacaton
Sporobolus airoides
Southern Bulrush
Typha domingensis
Riparian Sedge
Carex riparia
Common Reed
Phragmites australis
Sheep Fescue
Festuca ovina
Jointed rush
Juncus articulatus
Native Grasses
Poaceae family (various species)
Nitrogen-Fixing Ground Covers
Various species (e.g., Trifolium repens, Medicago lupulina, Vicia sativa)
Oats
Avena sativa
Reed Canary Grass
Phalaris arundinacea
Salt Grass
Distichlis spicata
Salt Marsh Cordgrass
Spartina alterniflora
Slender Rush
Juncus tenuis
Winter Oats
Avena sativa
Winter Rye
Secale cereale
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