good plants for banks
If you’re looking for good plants for banks, you’re likely seeking hardy, low-maintenance options that control erosion, prevent weed growth, and add visual appeal to sloped areas. Planting a bank can be a challenge, but choosing robust groundcovers, flowering shrubs, or tough natives helps create a lush, healthy landscape that’s easy to manage long-term. Whether renovating an existing slope or starting fresh, selecting suitable species ensures your garden not only survives but thrives for years to come.
Carex flagellifera Green
Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. Carex flagellifera Green is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or used in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.
From $13.73
Westringia Low Horizon
Westringia 'Low Horizon' is a variety of the commonly known Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast-growing shrub. It features narrow grey-green leaves held densely on short stems. Small, dainty white flowers complement the foliage from spring to summer as it grows to 30 cm in height and 70 cm in width. Westringia 'Low Horizon' is commonly used as a groundcover, included in coastal gardens, or planted around the base of larger plants.
From $20.18
