Looking For Fast Ground Cover Less Invasive Than Hedera Helix Baltica

Question

I need to secure a hillside from rain erosion. Needs to secure hillside from erosion and grow fast but i am afraid to transplant hedera helix there because of it’s aggressiveness. Can you recommend alternative? I’m in maryland zone 7, gets partial sun.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, fast growing cover and invasive nature go hand in hand. It will be difficult to find something that grows fast, while not being somewhat invasive. With a little control, it will be possible to keep, even, some of the more invasive species in check, though.

Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-groundcovers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/dichondra/growing-dichondra.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/cover-crops-in-zone-7.htm