Nootka Rose The Rose Family—Rosaceae Rosa nutkana C. Presl (Rose-uh noot-KAY-nuh) Names: Nutkana is derived from Nootka; Nootka Sound is a […]
Discover the best plants for slopes for erosion control and soil stabilization. Explore ground covers, grasses, bulbs, perennials, and more.
Willows The Willow Family– Salicaceae Salix sp. Relationships: There are more than 300 species of willow worldwide, mostly in the northern hemisphere. Hitchcock and Cronquist describe 38 species in Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Exact identification of these trees and shrubs is extremely difficult. Vegetative characters are variable even on the same plant. […]
Plant Life columnist Valerie Easton talks with an expert on slope erosion. And erosion problems are increasing; not just because of climate-change extremes. Clear-cutting is the major culprit, along with too much grading, soil compaction, stormwater, drainage and wind.
Salmonberry The Rose Family—Rosaceae Rubus spectabilis Pursh. (ROO-bus spek-tah-BIH-lus) Rubus, derived from ruber, a latin word for red, is the genus of plants generally called brambles. The epithet spectabilis means spectacular due to Salmonberry’s showy flowers and fruits. The common name Salmonberry is thought to have come from the natives’ fondness for eating the […]
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Explore 2023's top 6 erosion control systems for sustainable land management, and protect your property from soil degradation effectively.
Names: Thimbleberries have a hollow core, like raspberries, making the berries easy to fit on the tip of a finger like a thimble. Rubus is derived from ruber, a latin word for red. Although parviflorus means small-flowered, the flowers of this species are among the largest of any Rubus species; it may get its name […]
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Extremely winter hardy, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) is a slow-growing, creeping, evergreen shrub with trailing red stems studded with small, leathery, glossy, obovate, dark green leaves
Find creative solutions for landscaping sloped areas of your yard. Get ideas for the best plants and hardscape elements to enhance a slope.
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) is a warm-season perennial grass native to North America. It is known for its ecological, ornamental, and agricultural benefits. Indian grass provides valuable habitat and food for various wildlife species. The dense clumps and seeds of Indian grass attract birds, including sparrows and quail, and it provides cover for small mammals. Butterfly Habitat: The plant serves as a host plant for several butterfly species, contributing to biodiversity and supporting pollinator populations. Indian grass has an extensive root system that helps prevent soil erosion. Its deep and fibrous roots contribute to soil stabilization, making it useful for erosion control in areas with slopes or disturbed soils. Indian grass is appreciated for its ornamental features, especially in landscaping and naturalistic garden designs. The plant has attractive, narrow, arching leaves and produces feathery flower heads in late summer that turn golden brown in the fall, adding visual interest. It is an impressive size as well, reaching heights from 3-7 feet Indian grass is adaptable to a range of soil types, including well-drained soils, and it can tolerate periods of drought once established. This adaptability makes it suitable for a variety of landscapes and soil conditions. Indian grass is often used in ecological restoration projects to revegetate native habitats. It plays a role in restoring natural plant communities and enhancing biodiversity. Like many grasses, Indian grass contributes to carbon sequestration by capturing and storing carbon dioxide in its biomass and soil. Once established, Indian grass is generally low-maintenance. It is a resilient and hardy plant that can thrive with minimal intervention. Perennial zones: 3-9 This is for 50 seeds
We have been cultivating a wide variety of shrubby manzanitas at our nursery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and have been delighted to see them capture the imagination of Northwest gardeners. Once thought of as finicky in our region, it turns out that many, including those native to California, are ideally adapted to our naturally dry summers, and are surprisingly tolerant of winter cold as well.
Discover the best plants for slopes for erosion control and soil stabilization. Explore ground covers, grasses, bulbs, perennials, and more.
We have been cultivating a wide variety of shrubby manzanitas at our nursery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and have been delighted to see them capture the imagination of Northwest gardeners. Once thought of as finicky in our region, it turns out that many, including those native to California, are ideally adapted to our naturally dry summers, and are surprisingly tolerant of winter cold as well.
One landscaper has taken to Reddit to provide their "go-to" native plants that provide slope stabilization and prevent the loss of soil.
Bring beauty and brawn to your garden with this tough Californian native shrub. Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) is the perfect landscaping shrub in a waterwise garden for privacy or slope stabilization. The vivid red clusters of berries are attractive to birds and brighten the landscape from late...
One landscaper has taken to Reddit to provide their "go-to" native plants that provide slope stabilization and prevent the loss of soil.
Tough, durable and drought tolerant, Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge) is an evergreen perennial sedge forming dense arching clumps of narrow, grass-like, medium green leaves to 18 in. long (45 cm). In spring, it bears inconspicuous, brown flowers atop triangular flowering stems. This soft textured species is a highly adaptable plant that tolerates a wide range of moisture conditions including short periods of dryness. Native to open woods, meadows and coastal prairies from the central coast of California north to Oregon and Washington, Foothill Sedge can be used massed as a ground cover, in woodland gardens, shaded perennial beds or containers. It is also useful for soil stabilization and control erosion.
