The Plant Strategy

1. Deep Anchors (3-5' roots)

Deep-rooted plants help prevent slope erosion because their roots penetrate the soil, creating a network that binds and stabilizes the soil particles.

  • Siberian Iris

  • Anise Hyssop

2. Drought Defiers (2-3' roots)

These plants will interact with the deeper rooted plants to build an even stronger bond.

  • Dwarf Hardy Hibiscus

  • Dwarf Monarda

  • Echinacea

  • Liatris spicata

3. Soil Stitchers (1-2' roots)

Soil stitchers’ roots work with the deeper rooted plants to create a stabilize the entire depth

  • ‘Karl Foerster’ Grass

  • Stokes' Aster

  • Aromatic Aster

  • 'Blessed Again' Reblooming Iris

  • Sedum

  • Nepeta