{"title":"Erosion Control","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"blue-false-indigo","title":"False Blue Indigo","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2010 \u003cspan\u003ePerennial Plant of the Year® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp; \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1992 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eBaptisia australis, \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-9) is quite \u003cem\u003eshrubby \u003c\/em\u003efor an herbaceous perennial. Reaching 3-4' tall and wide, it provides massive structural presence with clean, blue-green foliage. The upright spikes of deep indigo flowers in late spring are architectural standouts, followed by large, charcoal-black seed pods that add a percussive rattle and visual interest to the winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs a legume, it partners with soil microbes to 'fix' atmospheric nitrogen, essentially creating its own fertilizer while improving the soil health for the plants around it. \u003cem\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical host plant for several sulfur butterflies and the Wild Indigo Duskywing. Its flowers are specifically engineered for larger bees (like Bumblebees) who have the strength to \"trip\" the bloom to access the nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"195\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/i\u003e spends its first few years building a massive, woody taproot system before it puts on a major show. Because of this root system it is difficult to move once established—site it carefully. This trait makes\u003cem\u003e B. australis\u003c\/em\u003e an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eErosion Control \u003c\/strong\u003efor large embankments. It thrives in full sun and is indifferent to poor soil and drought. It will tolerate partial sun, but blooming will be reduced. In the Southeast, it is a bulletproof performer that handles our humidity without losing its clean, structural form. Because it is highly resistant to deer and salt, it is an ideal solution for natural screening along property lines or road frontages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47902579917014,"sku":"BA-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_bapt-aust-spec04-001.jpg?v=1773163161"},{"product_id":"little-bluestem-schizachyrium-scoparium","title":"Little Bluestem","description":"\u003cp class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium \u003c\/i\u003e(Zones 3-9)\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e is one of our favorite grasses for the home landscape due to its year-round interest. While it starts the spring as a tidy clump of blue-green blades, it truly comes alive in late summer and fall. As the weather cools, the entire plant shifts into a striking palette of bronze, orange, and deep wine-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Foundation for Songbirds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis grass is a powerhouse for local wildlife. It serves as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/b\u003e for several species of Skipper Butterflies, including the Crossline Skipper. For homeowners, the real draw is the winter interest; the sturdy stems stay upright through the weather, providing critical cover and nesting material for ground-nesting bees and overwintering songbirds. American Goldfinches and Juncos are frequent visitors, clinging to the stems to feast on the high-protein seeds throughout the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis is a high-performance, low-input plant. Little Bluestem is an exceedingly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eDrought Resistant \u003c\/b\u003eplant that thrives in the hottest, driest spots of your yard. It is also a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eClay Specialist\u003c\/b\u003e that handles our heavy Piedmont soils with ease, provided it is planted in Full Sun. Avoid heavy fertilizers or rich compost, which can cause the stems to get too \"lush\" and flop over (a condition known as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"393\"\u003eLodging\u003c\/b\u003e). It is an ideal solution for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"431\"\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/b\u003e on sunny slopes because of its deep, fibrous root system. Once established, it is a plant that only requires a quick cut-back to about 4 inches in late winter to make room for new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47930106020054,"sku":"SS-PT-2026","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_schi-scop-spec__-001.jpg?v=1773164327"},{"product_id":"pale-coneflower-echinacea-pallida","title":"Pale Coneflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those looking for a more little bit of the wild yet refined aesthetic, \u003ci\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/i\u003e offers a distinct, slender silhouette. Characterized by long, drooping, pale-pink petals and narrow foliage, it blooms earlier than its cousin, Purple Coneflower (\u003ci\u003eE. purpurea)\u003c\/i\u003e, helping to bridge the gap between late spring and mid-summer. It is an ideal choice for plantings where texture and movement are prioritized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep-Rooted Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale Coneflower\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an important nectar source for long-tongued bees and butterflies and functions as a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. Because it blooms in early June, it provides vital food before the mid-summer heat hits its peak. Its deep taproot—often reaching several feet into the ground—not only makes it nearly bulletproof against dry spells but also provides structural support in undisturbed landscapes. Like other coneflowers, it is a favorite for songbirds once the seeds ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is built for lean, tough conditions and handles rocky or sandy soils better than almost any other \u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e. Because of its significant taproot, it does not like to be moved once planted; pick a permanent home in full sun and let it thrive. Pale Coneflower does re-seed and so we recommend deadheading post-bloom to reduce its spread.  We also like to inter-plant with other deep rooted species to keep Pale Coneflower's spread in check, e.g., \u003cem\u003ePanicum sp. \u003c\/em\u003e(Switchgrass)\u003cem\u003e, Eryngium yuccifolium \u003c\/em\u003e(Rattlesnake Master)\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e etc.  It thrives in the heat of the Piedmont, requiring almost zero supplemental water once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47949266419926,"sku":"EcPa-QT-2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_echi-pall-spec01-001.jpg?v=1773695187"},{"product_id":"slender-mountain-mint-pycnanthemum-tenuifolium","title":"Slender-leaf Mountain Mint","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019 North Carolina Botanical Garden Wildflower of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium\u003c\/i\u003e (Zones 4–8), is a fine-textured, clump-forming perennial that provides a unique \"airy\" aesthetic to the managed landscape. Unlike its broader-leaved relatives, this species features needle-like, silvery-green foliage that remains clean and upright throughout the growing season. In mid-to-late summer, it is topped with dense clusters of small white flowers, often speckled with purple, which create a distinct \"frosted\" appearance in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the NC piedmont, this species is one of the most significant \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"72\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHigh-Volume Nectar\u003c\/b\u003e available. It provides high-volume nectar that supports a massive diversity of beneficial insects, including native bees, the Great Black Wasp (a docile beetle-hunter), and various Checkered Beetles. It is a documented \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Gray Hairstreak butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIt has been recognized as a top performer in native plant trials for its extreme drought tolerance and \"no-flop\" habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis is a highly adaptable and functional species for Piedmont clay. It thrives in full sun and average-to-dry soils, making it an excellent choice for \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"141\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSoil Stabilization\u003c\/b\u003e on banks or as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"177\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eLiving Border\u003c\/b\u003e along walkways. While many mints are known for aggressive spreading, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"260\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eP. tenuifolium\u003c\/i\u003e is much better behaved, expanding slowly via short rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing clump. To maintain a tidy shape, it can be cut back to the ground in late winter. It is exceptionally deer resistant due to the high essential oil content in its foliage, which emits a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePhoto: \"\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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\"\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/douglas_mcgrady\/31324634884\/in\/photolist-7MWnw3-cs5zAy-fyhZim-fy3F3x-eT3gj4-TxiTKD-UbNb5S-f1N65E-oF7RGC-f1N9D5-PJ3WBN-2jtK489-2oZqAJ7-949TZ9-vRGQFg-8GEmMs-2oWxDXt-946SFz-vzdqSk-2nzxuh9-8Fv9qE-2oMw3ir-vJzQHE-2nHc7pd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrow-leaved mountain-mint), Warwick, 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Unlike common ornamental spiraeas, this species provides essential structure and late-summer color. Its foliage is equally impressive, transitioning from a deep, leathery green to a brilliant reddish-gold in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a high-value \u003cb\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/b\u003e for the Blinded Sphinx moth and a favorite of the Spring Azure butterfly, this shrub is a frequent destination for native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeplebush thrives in the heavy, moist soils often found in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Its predictable, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for challenging spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. tomentosa \u003c\/em\u003eis a species that benefits from good airflow, so don't cram it in a corner. Thrives in full sun but requires consistent moisture to look its best. It is a natural fit for a \u003cstrong\u003eRain Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e or where a \u003cstrong\u003eStormwater Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e is needed. We've found that normal garden soil is fine, once established, with a healthy layer of mulch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep a refined shape in a managed garden, you can deadhead spent flower spires in mid-summer to encourage a second flush of blooms. 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It produces massive, dome-shaped clusters of pale pinkish-purple flowers atop sturdy, dark-green whorled foliage. Unlike other Joe-Pye varieties, this species is more tolerant of partial shade and slightly drier conditions, making it a versatile choice for woodland edges or gardens with shifting light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThis species is a magnet for Tiger Swallowtails and a documented \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist Host\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Eupatorium Plume moth. \u003cem\u003eE. purpureum\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical nectar source during the mid-to-late summer gap, supporting a high volume of butterflies, skippers, and specialized bees. 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The spent flower heads turn into tawny seed clusters that provide winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003ePhoto: \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/150923916@N03\/35460219174\/in\/photolist-aarqAq-ebQN2w-2of8y2G-8nVEud-2of75j1-8ncMPc-ykTrAL-yyj1Yt-W2uTKd-8nVHR1-wzHUqV-xftA2j-2of4wRX-p4WbaM-ebQNq3-wRbbeu-p4V2Rg-abrPmP-wV6YrJ-xPN9Xd-xf7o56-c3vLFY-2prWhHw-2pruWLg-Lhv9Bf-wzCPKU-wzMxfF-2prBNn1-ebKaeV-xujUXs-2prBihX-xxeftR-2prBii3-xf3DJw-xf2t43-ynqzHT-xxgiJz-wzCXMW-2q3uWVQ-2q3BKC3-2qaxrqU-2ryn4ki-2ryn8XD-2rhtHzy-2ro8g8V-2ro8bcw\"\u003eJoe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)\u003c\/a\u003e\" by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/150923916@N03\/\"\u003eZoe Roane-Hopkins\u003c\/a\u003e is licensed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003ePhoto: \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/demartigny\/6014019908\/in\/photolist-aarqAq-ebQN2w-2of8y2G-8nVEud-2of75j1-8ncMPc-ykTrAL-yyj1Yt-W2uTKd-8nVHR1-wzHUqV-xftA2j-2of4wRX-p4WbaM-ebQNq3-wRbbeu-p4V2Rg-abrPmP-wV6YrJ-xPN9Xd-xf7o56-c3vLFY-2prWhHw-2pruWLg-Lhv9Bf-wzCPKU-wzMxfF-2prBNn1-ebKaeV-xujUXs-2prBihX-xxeftR-2prBii3-xf3DJw-xf2t43-ynqzHT-xxgiJz-wzCXMW-2q3uWVQ-2q3BKC3-2qaxrqU-2ryn4ki-2ryn8XD-2rhtHzy-2ro8g8V-2ro8bcw\"\u003eEutrochium purpureum\u003c\/a\u003e\" by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/demartigny\/\"\u003eCharles de Mille-Isles\u003c\/a\u003e is licensed under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":47955030507734,"sku":"EuPu-QT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_eupa-purp-spec05-002_33de0f62-7212-4ac3-a504-b7819712952a.jpg?v=1774461369"}],"url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/collections\/erosion-control.oembed","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}