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native shrubs erosion control #869814

Asked May 23, 2024, 3:41 PM EDT

I live in a t.h. complex adjacent to a wetland pond. By Bloomington city standards, we need to plant native species. Banks of pond are in shady and partial sun. *Slope and shoreline erosion are problems that we need to address.* Can you please offer ideas for shade, partial sun and erosion control native species shrubs? thank you

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Margaret,

This publication has good pages on native shoreline plants and planting on steep slopes:

https://conservancy.umn.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/df6555d7-465f-4a2b-be15-8451a804557b/content

Metro Blooms has a helpful website:

https://bluethumb.org/public-resources/#r664fa254403ae78

https://bluethumb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/10/40-Native-Plants.pdf

Here is the DNR's list of approved native plant suppliers:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gardens/nativeplants/suppliers.html

I hope this helps!

MJ Replied May 23, 2024, 11:16 PM EDT

Thank you so much for the info.

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The Question Asker Replied May 24, 2024, 5:31 PM EDT

You’re welcome.

MJ Replied May 24, 2024, 5:32 PM EDT

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