Below are several plants we recommend for slope stabilization and erosion control. When planting on a hillside, it’s important to choose plants with deep and/or dense root systems that help anchor the soil and reduce erosion. Keep in mind that every slope is different, with varying soil conditions, light exposure, moisture levels, and degrees of steepness. If you’re unsure which plants are best suited for your site, we recommend conducting additional research or consulting with a professional.
- Alnus rubra / Red Alder
- Amelanchier alnifolia / Serviceberry
- Arbutus menziesii / Pacific Madrone
- Arctostaphylo uva-ursi / Kinnikinnick
- Aruncus dioicus / Goatsbeard
- Athyrium filix-femina / Lady Fern
- Cornus canadensis / Bunchberry
- Cornus sericea / Red Osier Dogwood
- Cornus sericea ‘Kelseyi’ / Kelsey Dogwood
- Gaultheria shallon / Salal
- Juncus effusus / Common Rush
- Juncus ensifolius / Dagger-Leaf Rush
- Lonicera involucrata / Twinberry
- Oemleria cerasiformis / Osoberry
- Physocarpus capitatus / Pacific Ninebark
- Polystichum munitum / Western Sword Fern
- Pseudotsuga menziesii / Douglas Fir
- Ribes sanguineum / Red Flowering Currant
- Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ / Flowering Currant
- Rubus spectabilis / Salmonberry
- Rubus parviflorus / Thimbleberry
- Symphoricarpos albus / Snowberry
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