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.
Isolepis cernua (Fiber-Optic Grass)
Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green foliage and interesting silver flower heads. Isolepsis cernua is commonly planted alongside a pond or stream, planted around outdoor living areas, mass planted on a bank, or maintained in a container.
From $16.13
Pimelea mimosa
Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.
From $23.63
