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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.Suggested Citation
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.Go back