Erosion Control Plants
Deep-rooted and spreading plants that stabilize slopes, prevent soil loss, and protect waterways.
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Alder
Alnus species
Annual Ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Aspen
Populus tremuloides
Balsam Poplar
Populus balsamifera
Beach Rose
Rosa rugosa
Buckbrush
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Carex
Carex spp.
Common Reed
Phragmites australis
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Creeping Juniper 'Bar Harbor'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'
Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'
Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'
Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
Kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Marsh Cinquefoil
Comarum palustre
Mountain Alder
Alnus incana subsp. tenuifolia
Native Grasses
Poaceae family (various species)
Oats
Avena sativa
Reed Canary Grass
Phalaris arundinacea
Sedge
Carex species
Sitka Alder
Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata
Trailing Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis
Weeping Willow
Salix alba var. tristis
Winter Rye
Secale cereale
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