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Ornamental Landscape Performance of Native and Nonnative Grasses under Low-input Conditions
Author(s): M. Thetford, J. G. Norcini, B. Ballard and J. H. Aldrich
Month: Apr-Jun
Year: 2009
Journal: Horttechnology
Journal Link: http://horttech.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Pages: 267-285
Article Topic(s): Establishment methods, Provenance
Research Setting(s): Field, Landscape
Species Referenced: Chasmanthium latifolium (Inland sea oats), Muhlenbergia capillaris (Gulf muhly), Pityopsis graminifolia (Narrowleaf silkgrass), Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass), Sorghastrum secundum (Lopsided indiangrass),
Abstract
Evaluates native and non-native warm season grasses for use in the landscape. Plants were grown in full sun trial gardens under low input conditions in Leon and Santa Rosa Counties over a three year period.Suggested Citation
M. Thetford, J. G. Norcini, B. Ballard and J. H. Aldrich. "Ornamental Landscape Performance of Native and Nonnative Grasses under Low-input Conditions." Horttechnology 19.2 (2009): 267-285.Go back