Rooted in Andalucía
Vetiver — the deep-rooted answer to stabilize slopes.
A low-cost, water-efficient, living solution for soil erosion, slope stabilisation and greener land.
Chrysopogon zizanioides
What is Vetiver?
Vetiver is a clumping grass that is used to fight erosion and to stabilise slopes. Vetiver's scientific name is Chrysopogon zizanioides. Our strain is also known as Monto or Sunshine and is a sterile non invasive plant. Vetiver Spain has been cultivating and selling Vetiver throughout the EU for over 12 years.
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Why vetiver works
Roots go to 5 metres deep
A dense vertical root network binds the soil like living rebar — holding slopes even in torrential rain.
Drought tolerant
Once established, vetiver survives European summers, poor soils and heat that kills most cover crops.
Non-invasive & sterile
The variety we grow does not spread by seed. It stays where you plant it — clean, contained, and permanent.
Below the surface
Roots that go 5 metres deep.
Vetiver's root system is unlike any other grass. It grows vertically — not laterally — creating a living, underground wall that binds slopes, filters runoff, and quietly rebuilds degraded land.
- Holds up to 4× more soil than conventional grasses
- Tolerates pH 3.3–12.5 and long droughts
- Approved for erosion control by the World Bank
Why choose Vetiver Spain
- Active in 20+ European countries
- > 700,000 plants shipped
- 5.0 review score on Google
- Official EU Plant Passport
- 100% sterile vetiver
- Natural alternative to concrete
How many plants do I need?
Calculate how much Vetiver you need based on the width and length of the slope or area and the degree of erosion.
Bundle 2 or 3 slips per position for faster impact.
You need approximately
Rows by width: <10 m → 2 · 10–50 m → 4 · >50 m → 5
Estimate only. For irregular terrain or steep slopes, contact us for a tailored plan.
Want tailor-made advice?
Send us photos of your land and a project description and we'll prepare a personalised plan.
Visual planting plan
Analyse your slope with a photo
Upload a picture of your slope and our AI will sketch the vetiver rows directly on top of the image, always on the hill itself, with one line at the top and one at the bottom. You will see the number of rows, linear metres and plants needed.
From our nursery
Vetiver ready for shipment
Vetiver Q&A
Questions about vetiver?
Ask our assistant anything about planting, erosion control, spacing, uses or care.
Get in touch
Have a question? We are here to help.
Whether you want a planting plan, a quote, or just a quick chat about vetiver, reach out — or send us a WhatsApp for the fastest reply.