Abstract
In this research, the best planting dates for warm-season grasses, little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium [Michx.] Nash [Poaceae]) and sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula [Michx.] Torr. [Poaceae]), were 1 May through 20 July. For cool-season grasses, Canada wildrye (Elymus canadensis L. [Poaceae]) and Kalm’s brome (Bromus kalmii A. Gray [Poaceae]), 1 May through 1 August were the best planting dates. Dormant seeding was successful only 1 y for the cool-season grasses. Elymus canadensis had significantly better second-season establishment than other species or mixes and may be useful as a cover crop in prairie restorations.
- prairie restoration
- Schizachyrium scoparium
- little bluestem
- Bouteloua curtipendula
- sideoats grama
- Elymus canadensis
- Canada wildrye
- Bromus kalmii
- Kalm’s brome
Footnotes
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Mary Hockenberry Meyer, Associate Professor, Department of Horticultural Science, 424 Alderman Hall, St Paul, MN 55108, meyer023{at}umn.edu
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Virginia A Gaynor, 767 160th Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017, ginnygaynor{at}pressenter.com