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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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Atropurpurea Bugleweed

Atropurpurea Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

Ajuga Giant Bronze

Ajuga Giant Bronze

Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea'

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Alkali Sacaton

Sporobolus airoides

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Balsam Poplar

Populus balsamifera

Southern Bulrush

Southern Bulrush

Typha domingensis

Riparian Sedge

Riparian Sedge

Carex riparia

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Common Reed

Phragmites australis

Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'

Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'

Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

Hairy vetch

Hairy vetch

Vicia villosa

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Marsh Cinquefoil

Comarum palustre

Native Grasses

Native Grasses

Poaceae family (various species)

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Oats

Avena sativa

Purple Vetch

Purple Vetch

Vicia benghalensis

Red Alder

Red Alder

Alnus rubra

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Reed Canary Grass

Phalaris arundinacea

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Salt Marsh Cordgrass

Spartina alterniflora

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Shadscale

Atriplex confertifolia

Slender Rush

Slender Rush

Juncus tenuis

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Winter Oats

Avena sativa

Winter Rye

Winter Rye

Secale cereale

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Wooly Pod Vetch

Vicia villosa

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