Thank you Carol. I think that's the violet and the first is definitely a Medeola virginiana. It does have a little tuber. I wonder if it gets bigger as the plant ages because you'd need a whole bunch of those rhizomes to even get a mouthful. lol

Your success will depend on the texture of the soil. Some soils liquify will saturated and will not be controlled with the plants suggested. My soil will not erode no matter how steep or how wet. When we bought this property 15 years ago I was concerned after having cleared the slope of a heavy juniper growth and planted it in coyote brush. I could have left it bare and not have erosion. Look at road cuts in your area and get an idea of how easy the local soil slips from a new cut. Al

'U' are preaching to the choir here...

Um... okay.