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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Establishing North American prairie vegetation in urban parks in northern England - Part 1. Effect of sowing season, sowing rate and soil type

Author(s): J. Hitchmough, M. de la Fleur and C. Findlay

Month: Jan
Year: 2004

Journal: Landscape and Urban Planning
Volume: 66
Issue: 2
Pages: 75-90

Article Topic(s): Establishment methods
Research Setting(s): Urban

Species Referenced: Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf coreopsis), Ratibida pinnata (Grayhead coneflower), Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem),

Abstract

Investigates establishing 17 species of North American prairie forbs and grasses in Sheffield, England as a sustainable alternative to traditional herbaceous plantings in urban parks. Variables tested included season of seeding, soil type, and seeding rate.

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J. Hitchmough, M. de la Fleur and C. Findlay. "Establishing North American prairie vegetation in urban parks in northern England - Part 1. Effect of sowing season, sowing rate and soil type." Landscape and Urban Planning 66.2 (2004): 75-90.

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ISSN: 0169-2046
DOI: 10.1016/s0169-2046(03)00096-3

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