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Erosion Control Plants

Deep-rooted and spreading plants that stabilize slopes, prevent soil loss, and protect waterways.

Type Vegetable Herb Flower Fruit Vine Shrub Tree Succulent Grass
Sun ☀️Full Sun ⛅Part Sun/Shade ☁️Shade
Speed Quick (< 45d) Medium (45–70d) Long (70d+)
Zone 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Alder

Alder

Alnus species

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Annual Ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum

Aspen

Aspen

Populus tremuloides

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Balsam Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Beach Rose

Beach Rose

Rosa rugosa

Buckbrush

Buckbrush

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

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Carex

Carex spp.

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Common Reed

Phragmites australis

Coralberry

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Creeping Juniper 'Bar Harbor'

Creeping Juniper 'Bar Harbor'

Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'

Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'

Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

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Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Kinnikinnick

Kinnikinnick

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Marsh Cinquefoil

Comarum palustre

Mountain Alder

Mountain Alder

Alnus incana subsp. tenuifolia

Native Grasses

Native Grasses

Poaceae family (various species)

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Oats

Avena sativa

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Reed Canary Grass

Phalaris arundinacea

Sedge

Sedge

Carex species

Sitka Alder

Sitka Alder

Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata

Trailing Juniper

Trailing Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis

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Weeping Willow

Salix alba var. tristis

Winter Rye

Winter Rye

Secale cereale

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