20060813 Ver 2_Planting Plan_20201012

Strickland, Bev
From: Eubanks, Ron <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:02 PM
To: Taylor, Kermitt
Cc: Vanden Herik, Leslie; Terri Baich; Johnson, Alan
Subject: [External] FW: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall - 12030 Mountain Lake Cove
Attachments: Terri Baich Matting Planting.pdf, Tree Planting.pdf, Tree Shrubs Planting.pdf, Baich
Buffer Plan Plant List.pdf, Polaris Map.pdf
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Hi Kermitt,
I spoke with Leslie Vanden Herik (Mecklenburg County Soil & Water Conservation District) earlier today
concerning the shoreline stabilization project located at 12030 Mountain Lake Cove, Charlotte. From my
conversation with Leslie, it is my understanding that Duke Energy Lake Services has requested that the
shoreline stabilization permit application be renewed. As you are aware, this project has been delayed due to
COVID-19. There have been some other challenges with weather and the lake elevations during the
construction activities. Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services has approved the shoreline stabilization
project and does not have any concerns with the permit renewal. Please send me an e-mail or contact me at
980.721.4191, if you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter. Thank you.
Have a good evening.
Ron Eubanks, CFM
Senior Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
Cell — 980.721.4191
E-mail: [e-mail]
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flood losses and improving water quality for all.
From: Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:22 PM
To: Eubanks, Ron <Perry.Eubanks@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>
Cc: [e-mail]; Cindy Safrit ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall - 12030 Mountain Lake Cove

Hi Ron,
I believe Terri is working to secure a contractor. With COVID-19 not everyone is willing to take on a project in the
Charlotte area right now and of course some of their normal workloads
I will check back in with Terri and update you.
Thanks for checking in, I hope you are well!
Leslie N. Vanden Herik
Conservation District Manager
Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation District
2145 Suttle Avenue — Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
704-336-2455 Office
980-314-3202 Direct
980-208-8877 Mobile
www.MecklenburgConservation.com
From: Eubanks, Ron <Perry.Eubanks@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 4:01 PM
To: Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail]; Cindy Safrit ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall - 12030 Mountain Lake Cove
Hi Leslie,
I haven't spoken with you recently. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I spoke with Alan Johnson
(NCDWR) earlier today concerning a few projects that we are working on and he asked about the status of the
shoreline stabilization project at 12030 Mountain Lake Cove. I understand that the project was delayed due to
COVID-19, but wasn't sure if the contractor was able to start back with the construction of the retaining
wall. Please send me an e-mail or call to discuss. Thanks as always for your help.
Have a good evening.
Ron Eubanks, CFM
Senior Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
Cell — 980.721.4191
E-mail: [e-mail]
http://chariottenc.gov/StormWater
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flood losses and improving water quality for all.

From: Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 4:35 PM
To: Eubanks, Ron <Perry.Eubanks@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>
Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
Thanks Ron! Happy Easter and stay safe as well!
Leslie N. Vanden Herik
Conservation District Manager
Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation District
2145 Suttle Avenue — Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
704-336-2455 Office
980-314-3202 Direct
980-208-8877 Mobile
www.MecklenburgConservation.com
From: Eubanks, Ron <Perry.Eubanks@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 4:26 PM
To: Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
Hi Leslie,
From our conversation earlier this week, please find attached the photos that were taken by the Mecklenburg
County Water Quality Program on April 6t" during the Mountain Island Lake monitoring event. As we
discussed, I requested that the photos be taken from the water to document the existing site
conditions. Additional photos will be taken after the retaining wall has been installed to stabilize the
shoreline. Please send me an e-mail or call with any questions. Thank you.
Have a Happy Easter weekend and stay safe.
Ron Eubanks, CFM
Senior Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
Cell — 980.721.4191
E-mail: [e-mail]
http://charlottenc.gov/StormWater
Storm Water's WHY statement: We are passionate about making our environment safe and healthy by reducing
flood losses and improving water quality for all.
From: Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2:24 PM

To: Eubanks, Ron <Perry.Eubanks@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>; [e-mail]
Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
Please see below (follow-up to prior email).
Thanks,
Leslie N. Vanden Herik
Conservation District Manager
Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation District
2145 Suttle Avenue — Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
704-336-2455 Office
980-314-3202 Direct
980-208-8877 Mobile
www.MecklenburgConservation.com
From: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:53 AM
To: Hill, Thomas A <[e-mail]>; Safrit, Cindy <[e-mail]>; Henshaw, Julie
<iulie.henshaw@nca�r.�ov>
Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>; Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>; Brandon
Cornelius <[e-mail]>; Preston, Levi <[e-mail]>; Cartner, Daphne <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External]RE: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
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No issue. Just let me know when construction begins. Some things are out of our control.
From: Hill, Thomas A
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:50 AM
To: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>; Safrit, Cindy <[e-mail]>; Henshaw, Julie
<iulie.henshaw@nca�r.�ov>
Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>; Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>; Brandon
Cornelius <[e-mail]>; Preston, Levi <[e-mail]>; Cartner, Daphne <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
Hey all, tough situation, well reasoned out. Obviously I can't speak for the Commission, and I have cc'ed Julie
as well, but this certainly seems like the proper approach. We will ask for guidance regarding this and similar
situations due to these unprecedented times. Thanks for your diligence and a well thought out plan. We will be
back in touch.
Tom Hill
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cell: 919.896.2653
From: Safrit, Cindy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:44:10 AM
To: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>; Hill, Thomas A <[e-mail]>

Cc: Terri Baich <[e-mail]>; Vanden Herik, Leslie <[e-mail]>; Brandon
Cornelius <[e-mail]>; Preston, Levi <[e-mail]>; Cartner, Daphne <[e-mail]>
Subject: Terri Baich Retaining wall on Mt. Island Lake
Just wanted to update everyone on the progress of the wall. The Baichs have selected a contractor (Brandon
Cornelius) and were in the process of ordering Redi Rock blocks when the corona virus hit. Brandon and his
wife, as well as Leslie and myself are in the high risk category. That coupled with the fact that the if a
mandatory stay in place is ordered the wall could be left in an unsafe structural condition if we stop
construction mid wall. Since Mecklenburg is one of NC's hardest hit counties, Brandon has asked that we not
start the job until we see how the virus is going to affect us.
Since the trees were cut down, all the roots are still in place and holding the bank. All leaf litter and
underbrush still remains on the slope. There should not be an increase in the erosion until we can start the
project.
Questions:
Alan: Is there anything we need to do for you until we can start the project?
Tom: This project is running close to the deadline for completion (on it's second extension). Do you have any
outlook as to how the commission is going to handle extensions, due to the virus? This is a 6 working week
project therefore a 8 week project due to weather etc... If we do not start soon we will not meet the
deadline. I feel certain that the project will go on even if our funding is not there (our cost share is only 1.5%
of the total project), but Leslie, Daphne, Levi and myself have A LOT of work invested in this project and would
like to get credit for putting it on the ground.
Thanks everyone
Cindy
Cindy M. Safrit, PE
NC Department of Ag & Consumer Services
Division of Soil & Water
Technical Service Section
704-754-0566
www.ncagr.gov/sw
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
Western Piedmont Technical Services
P.O. Box 845, Mocksvllle, NC 27028 PHONE, 704-754-0566
Theresa Baich Shoreline Stabilization
Matting and Planting Detail
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Plantings must meet Level 2 Revegetation standards referenced in the Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Water Quality Buffer Implementation Guidelines* (section 6.1.2).
The plans below meet the required specifications (planting site plans are also
attached). Please see attached Charlotte -Mecklenburg Water Quality Buffer
Implementation Guidelines Appendix 16 for plant lists. Additional native
alternatives may be utilized with approval from Mecklenburg County Storm
Water Services.
Total area of disturbance = '4000 sq ft. Exisiting/remaining trees = 14.
Option 1 (100% Trees): - -
- Trees must be 1.5" caliper or 15 gallon containerized minimum
- No conifers allowed
- Select 0-5 trees from List 1 'Deciduous Trees'
- Select 13-18 trees from List 2 or List 4'Understory Trees (Deciduous) or
Understory Trees (Evergreen)
-100% ground cover of exposed soil is required - ground cover may
include native seed mix, grass/grass-like plants or forbs from List 6, 7 or 8
and temporary cover as needed (native seed mix is recommended for
groundcover within the buffer)
Option 2 (90% Trees and 10% Shrubs):
- Trees must be 1.5" caliper or 15 gallon containerized minimum
- No conifers allowed
- Select 0-3 trees from List 1 'Deciduous Trees'
- Select 12-15 trees from List 2 or List 4'Understory Trees (Deciduous) or
Understory Trees (Evergreen)
- Shrubs must be at least 1 gallon containerized
- Select 15 shrubs of at least three (3) species from List 5 'Deciduous Shrubs'
- Plant shrubs in dense groups around edges to prevent invasive species
infestation of buffer
- 100% ground cover of exposed soil is required - ground cover may include
native seed mix, grass/grass-like plants or forbs from List 6, 7 or 8
and temporary cover as needed (native seed mix is recommended for
groundcover within the buffer)
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Appendix 16: Approved Plants for Use in Water Quality Buffers
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WATER Charlotte -Mecklenburg Water Quality Buffer Implementation Guidelines
S.M.S—
Common
Botanical
Light
Soil
Height /
Notes
Name
Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
LIST 1 Deciduous Trees
Ash, Green
Fraxinus
sun
moist
60-100
prefers moist soils along
pennsylvanica
ft./1.5 ft.
streams and floodplains,
tolerant of flooding for
extended periods, used for
lawn and shade trees because
of its initial rapid growth and
adaptability
Basswood
Tilia
sun
moist
60-100 ft./
prefers moist soils of valleys
(White
heterophylla
2-3 ft.
and uplands
Basswood,
/americana
Linden
Beech,
Fagus
sun
moist
80-100 ft./3
prefers moist soils of uplands
American
grandifolia
ft.
and well drained lowlands,
nuts important to wildlife
Birch, River
Betula nigra
sun/partial
wet
60-80 ft./l-
prefers wet soils along stream
(Red Birch)
shade
2 ft.
banks, swamps and
floodplains
Blackhaw
Viburnum
sun/shade
moist
20 ft./4 in.
prefers moist soils of upland
prunifolium
slopes or around margins of
swamps, understory tree
Cherry,
Prunus serotina
sun
moist
80 ft./2 ft.
prefers a variety of sites
Black
except extremely dry or wet
sites
Cottonwood,
Populus
sun/partial
wet
100 ft./5 ft.
prefers wet soils along stream
Eastern
deltoides
shade
banks and floodplains,
(Carolina
extensive root system, rapid
Poplar)
growth
Elm,
Ulmus rubra
sun
moist
70-80 ft./2-
prefers moist soils on lower
Slippery
3 in.
slopes and in the floodplain,
(Red Elm)
grows rapidl
Fringe Tree
Chionanthus
sun/partial
moist/dry
30 ft.
prefers moist, well drained
vir inicus
shade
soil
Hickory,
Carya
sun
moist
60-80 ft./l-
prefers moist soils in valleys,
Bitternut
cordiformis
2 ft.
along streams and in
floodplains, fastest growing
hickory, makes a good shade
tree when planted in moist
soils
Hickory,
Carya glabra
sun
moist to dry
70-80 ft./
common on moist to drier
Pignut
upland sites in association
with other oaks and hickories
Hickory,
Carya
sun
dry
90 ft./
most common hickory, prefers
Mockernut
tomentosa
drier soils in upland areas
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WATER Charlotte -Mecklenburg Water Quality Buffer Implementation Guidelines
S.M.S—
Common
Botanical
Light
Soil
Height /
Notes
Name
Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
LIST 1 Deciduous Trees (continued)
Hickory,
Carya ovata
sun
moist
70-90 ft./
prefers moist soils along
Shagbark
streams, rivers and in valleys
Hornbeam,
Carpinus
sun/partial
moist
35 ft./1 ft.
shade tolerant and prefers
American
caroliniana
shade
moist, rich soils along streams
(Blue Beech,
and ravines, nutlets eaten by
Ironwood)
squirrels and song birds
Maple, Ash-
Acer negundo
sun/partial
moist/wet
30-60
prefers wet or moist soils
leaved
shade
ft./2.5 ft.
along stream banks and
(Boxelder)
floodplains, shade tolerant and
reproduces prolifically in
open disturbed sites
Maple, Red
Acer rubrum
sun
moist/dry
60-90 ft./3
prefers wet or moist soils
ft.
along stream banks and
floodplains or drier upland
sites, good ornamental
because of rapid growth and
good fall color, relatively free
of insects
Mulberry,
Morus rubra
sun
moist
60 ft./2 ft.
prefers moist soils in
Red
hardwood forests as well as
drier upland slopes, fruit
important to wildlife
Oak, Post
Quercus stellata
sun
dry
30-80 ft./1-
prefers dry woodlands,
2 ft.
drought tolerant well drained
soils of uplands and lowlands
Oak, Scarlet
Quercus
sun
dry
70-80 ft.
prefers dry, sandy, usually
coccinea
acidic soils
Oak,
Quercus
sun
moist
60-90
prefers moist, well drained
Shumard
shummardii
ft./2.5 ft.
soils along streams and
floodplains, currently
underutilized as an
ornamental, striking green
leaves and is moderately fast
growing
Oak,
Quercus falcata
sun
dry
100 ft./3-4
prefers dry, less fertile soils,
Southern
ft.
occasionally it occurs in moist
Red
locations
Oak, Swamp
Quercus
sun
moist
60-80 ft./2-
prefers moist, well drained
Chestnut
michauxii
3 ft.
soils along streams and in
(Basket Oak)
floodplains
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WATER Charlotte -Mecklenburg Water Quality Buffer Implementation Guidelines
S.M.S—
Common
Botanical
Light
Soil
Height /
Notes
Name
Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
LIST 1 Deciduous Trees (continued)
Oak, Water
Quercus nigra
sun
moist/wet
60-100
prefers wet or moist soils
ft./2.5 ft.
along streams, floodplains and
swamps, acorns important to
wildlife
Oak, White
Quercus alba
sun/partial
moist/dry
80-100
prefers rich, well -drained soils
Stave Oak
shade
ft./4-5 ft.
Oak, Willow
Quercus phellos
sun
moist
90-100
prefers low, wet sites of river
ft./1-2 ft.
floodplains, bottomlands or
richer upland soils, acorns
important to wildlife
Persimmon
Diospyros
sun/partial
moist/dry
20-70 ft./
prefers moist soils along
virginiana
shade
1-2 ft.
stream bottoms to drier upland
sites, edible fruit important to
wildlife, can be planted as an
ornamental
Silverbell,
Halesia
partial shade
moist
30-50 ft./1
prefers moist wooded slopes
Carolina
carolina
ft.
and along stream banks
Sourwood
Oxydendrum
sun/partial
moist
50 ft./1 ft.
prefers moist soils and also
arboreum
shade
drier sites
Sycamore
Platanus
sun
wet
60-100
prefers moist sites along
(Planetree)
occidentalis
ft./3-5 ft.
streams and bottomlands, also
tolerates drier upland sites,
grows rapidly and is planted
as a shade tree or ornamental
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron
sun
moist
80-120
prefers moist, well drained
(Yellow
tulipifera
ft./3-4 ft.
sites along streams, river
Poplar)
bottoms and lower upland
slopes, intolerant of shade,
should be planted where it has
a lot of space to grow
Tupelo,
Nyssa sylvatica
sun
moist
50-100
prefers moist, well drained
Black
ft./2-3 ft.
soils along streams and dry
(Blackgum)
upland sites, intolerant of
prolonged flooding
Walnut,
Juglans nigra
sun
moist
70-100 ft./4
prefers rich woods on moist,
Black
ft.
well -drained soils, other
plants may not do well if
planted next to Black Walnut
due to the root production of
'u lone
Willow,
Salix nigra
sun/partial
wet
80-100
prefers stream banks and
Black
shade
ft./2.5 ft.
floodplains, used for erosion
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Botanical
Light
Soil
Height /
Notes
Name
Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
(Swamp
control along streams due to
Willow)
dense roots stem
LIST 2 Understo Trees (Deciduous)
Blackhaw,
Viburnum
sun/partial
moist
25 ft./4-5
prefers moist lower slopes to
Rusty
rufidulum
shade
in.
drier uplands, good
ornamental, understory tree
Dogwood,
Cornus florida
sun/partial
moist/dry
30 ft./8 in.
prefers moist or dry soils
Flowering
shade
along streams, floodplains and
lower slopes, understory tree
Dogwood,
Cornus
sun/partial
wet/moist
12 ft.
prefers moist soils along
Silky
amomum
shade
streams and floodplains
PawPaw
Asimina triloba
sun/partial
moist
25 ft./1-2
prefers moist sites along
shade
ft.
floodplains, can be used for
naturalizing along streams or
moist sites, fruit is source of
food for wildlife
Redbud
Cercis
sun
moist
40 ft./8 in.
prefers moist soils along
(Judas Tree)
canadensis
streams and bottomlands to
drier slopes
Snowbell,
Styrax
sun/partial
moist
20 ft./1-2
prefers moist soils along
Bigleaf
grandifolius
shade
ft.
streams, valleys, and uplands,
good understory tree that could
be used as an ornamental
LIST 3 Ever reen Trees
Cedar,
Juniperus
sun
moist/dry
40-60 ft./1-
prefers a wide variety of dry
Eastern Red
virginiana
2 ft.
upland areas as well as moist
stream banks and floodplains,
not shade tolerant, should not
be planted next to apple trees
Pine,
Pinus echinata
sun/partial
dry
70-100
prefers a wide variety of
Shortleaf
shade
ft./2-3 ft.
upland soils including heavy
clays of Piedmont
Pine,
Pinus
sun
dry
40-70 ft./1-
prefers a wide variety of
Virginia
virginiana
1.5 ft.
upland areas and quickly
invades abandoned farmland
and burned areas
LIST 4 Understo Trees Evergreen)
Holly,
Ilex opaca
partial shade
moist/wet
40-70 ft./1-
prefers moist sites and is an
American
2 ft.
understory species
Alder,
Alnus serrulata
sun/partial
wet
20 ft./4 in.
prefers wet soil along stream
Common
shade
banks
(Hazel Alder,
Tag Alder
Azalea,
Rhododendron
I sun/partial
I moist
1 8 ft./2-3 ft.
I prefers stream banks in
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Light
Soil
Height /
Notes
Name
Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
Pinxter
periclymenoides
shade
deciduous forests and can be
nudiflorum
found in low woodlands
LIST 5 Deciduous Shrubs
Azalea,
Rhododendron
sun/partial
moist/dry
8 ft./3 ft.
prefers a variety of upland
Swamp
viscosum
shade
sites and stream banks
Beautyberry,
Callicarpa
sun/partial
moist/dry
5-10 ft.
Prefers moist to dry soils
American
americana
shade
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus
sun/partial
wet
20 ft./4 in.
prefers moist sites along
(Honey
occidentalis
shade
streams, swamps, floodplains
Balls)
and edges of ponds, is used as
an ornamental in naturally
moist or poorly drained sites
Elder,
Sambucus
sun/partial
moist/wet
16 ft./6 in.
prefers wet soils along stream
American
canadensis
shade
banks, drainage areas and
(Elderberry)
bottomlands near margins of
fields and forests
Mountain
Kalmia latifolia
partial shade
moist/dry
20-25 ft./8-
prefers well drained, acidic
Laurel
10 in.
soil with ample humus
Possum haw
Ilex decidua
sun/partial
dry/moist
20 ft.
prefers moist, acidic, organic
(Deciduous
shade
soils
holly)
Red
Sorbus (Aronia)
sun/partial
wet/moist
6-9 ft.
prefers rich, moist, well-
Chokeberry
arbuti olia
shade
drained, slightly acid soil
Sparkleberry
Vaccinium
sun/partial
moist/dry
25 ft./6 in.
prefers sandy upland soils
arboreum
shade
S icebush
Lindera benzoin
shade
wet/moist
6-12 ft.
prefers moist fertile soil
Strawberry
Euonymus
shade
dry/moist
3-5 ft/
prefers thick woods, swampy
Bush
americanus
areas and the margin of
stream sand bars
Sweet Shrub
Calycanthus
sun/partial
moist/dry
5 ft./3-5 in.
prefers moist slopes and moist
oridus
shade
soils along stream banks
Viburnum,
Viburnum
sun/partial
moist/wet
16 ft./4 in.
prefers moist soils near
Possumhaw
nudum
shade
streams and swamps, used as
an ornamental on moist to
poorly drained sites, fruit
good source of wildlife food
Witch -hazel
Hamamelis
partial shade
moist
30-35 ft.
prefers well -drained, acidic
vir iniana
soil amended with humus
Virigina
Itea virginica
partial shade
moist
5 ft. /3-5 in.
prefers moist but well drained
Willow
soil
Southern
Viburnum
sun/partial
moist/wet
16 ft / 4 in.
tolerates saturation or
Arrowood
dentatum
shade
inundation
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Name
Conditions
Conditions
Diameter
LIST 6 Wildflowers
Black-eyed
Rudbeckia hirta
sun
dry
yellow flower, attract birds
Susan
and butterflies
Butterfly
Asclepias
sun/partial
dry
orange flower, attracts
Weed
tuberosa
shade
butterflies
Columbine,
Aquilegia
shade
moist/dry
2-3 ft.
red flower, attracts
Eastern Wild
canadensis
hummingbirds and butterflies
Cardinal
Lobelia
shade
moist
2-4 ft.
red flowers
Flower
cardinalis
Goatsbeard
Aruncus dioicus
shade
moist
2-4 ft.
white flowers
Joe Pye
Eupatorium
sun
wet
light purple flower, attracts
Weed
fistulosum
butterflies
Mallow,
Hibiscus
sun/partial
moist
5-6 ft.
pink -white flower
Rose
moscheutos
shade
Milkweed,
Asclepias
sun
moist
3-5 ft.
white -pink flowers, attracts
Pink Swamp
incarnata
butterflies
Purple
Echinacea
sun
dry
purple flower, attracts birds
Coneflower
purpurea
and butterflies
Swamp
Helianthus
sun/partial
moist
yellow flower, attracts
Sunflower
an usti olius
I shade
I
wildlife
LIST 7 Groundcover
Broom
Andropogon
sun
dry/moist
11-12 in.
drought tolerant, good for
Sedge
virginicus
revegetating stream banks
bunchgrass)
Christmas
Polystichium
shade
moist
18 in.
prefers shaded, north or east -
fern
acrostichoides
facing slopes in humus -rich soil
Cinnamon
Osmunda
shade/partial
moist/wet
12-20 in.
prefers swamps, bogs and
fern
cinnamomea
shade
moist woodlands
Deer Tongue
Dicanthelium
sun
dry/moist
7-8 in.
takes a few years to establish,
(bunch grass)
(Panicum)
low woods, ditches
clandestinum
Dog Hobble
Leucothoe
sun/partial
dry/moist
3-6 ft.
prefers acidic, well drained
fontanesiana
shade
organic soils in partial to full
(editorum)
shade, all parts of plant are
poisonous if ingested
Southern
Athyrium
shade
moist/wet
12-18 in.
prefers dappled sunlight to
Lady Fern
asplenioides
light shade, moist conditions,
and a loose loamy soil that is
slightly acidic
Switch Grass
Panicum anceps
sun
dry/moist
11-12 in.
takes a few years to establish,
bunchgrass)
or - vir atum
low woods, ditches, fields
Virginia
Elymus
sun
moist
11-12 in.
takes a few years to establish,
Wild Rye
virginicus
low woods, ditches, fields
bunchgrass)
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LIST 8 Herbaceous Groundcover Seed Mix
Common white snakeroot
A eratina altissima
5
Tickseed sunflower
Bidens aristosa
10
Partridge pea
Chamaecrista asciculata
10
River oats
Chasmanthium lati olium
10
Lon stalk coreo sis
Coreo sis lanceolata
10
Boneset
Eu atorium perfoliatum
5
Narrowleaf sunflower
Helianthus an usti olius
10
Sundro s
Oenothera biennis
5
Pennsylvania smartweed
Polygonum pennsylvanicum
10
Black -eye Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
10
Blue -stem goldenrod
Solida o caesia
5
Heath aster
S m h otrichum pilosum
10
(1) The above Herbaceous Ground Cover Seed Mixes are all commercially available. Below are a few
links to nurseries that carry this stock. The seed mix can be obtained from Ernst Seed Co.
http://www.curenursery.com/plants.htm
http://www.mellowmarshfarm.com/
http://coastalplainnursery.com/
http://www.emstseed.com/seed-mixes/
(2) Seed mix at 30 pounds per acre. Overseed with 20 pounds per acre rye grain (Secale cereale) and 10
pounds per acre Foxtail millet (Setaria italica).
References: Brown and Kirkman "Trees of Georgia and Adjacent States ", Radford, Ashe, Bell "Manual of
the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas ", Justice, Bell "Wildflowers of North Carolina", Chris Matthews,
"Riparian and Shoreline Mitigation Plantings "
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