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'''STEP stars'''
These are species which have demonstrated good performance in projects designed, installed and monitored by the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program.<br>
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In surface flow wetlands, cattails and bulrushes are the most common types of emergent vegetation used. The most common type of plant used in sub-surface flow wetlands is reeds, but cattails, bulrushes, reed canary grass (Pharis arundinacea) and managrass (Glyceria maxima) have also been used.<ref>Jacques Whitford Consultants, 2008. CONSTRUCTED & ENGINEERED WETLANDS p. 1-21</ref>
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These are '''not''' the plants recommended for [[bioretention cells]], [[rain gardens]] etc.
Bioretention cells, [[bioswales]] and similar structures normally have dry to moderate 'soil' conditions.
If you're looking for bioretention plants, you may choose from all of these [[Graminoids: List|grasses]], [[Perennials: List| perennials]], [[Shrubs: List|shrubs]], and [[Trees: List|trees]].
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The most common types of emergent vegetation used in North American [[wetlands]] are:
*cattails (''Typha spp.''),
*bulrushes (''Scirpus spp.''), and
*reeds (''Phragmites spp.''),
although a variety of other wetland vegetation can be used as well. In many cases, planting a monoculture may be recommended rather than attempting to support biodiverse vegetation, since the more “aggressive”, stress-resistant wetland plants (e.g., cattails) will quickly displace others if they are present. In surface flow wetlands, cattails and bulrushes are the most common types of emergent vegetation used. The most common type of plant used in sub-surface flow wetlands is reeds, but cattails, bulrushes, reed canary grass (Pharis arundinacea) and managrass (Glyceria maxima) have also been used.<ref>Jacques Whitford Consultants, 2008. CONSTRUCTED & ENGINEERED WETLANDS p. 1-21</ref>
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If you are uncertain in making the correct selection, see the [[#External links|external links]] below for Provincial advice and specialist organisations that can help.}}
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===Links===
*[[Plants]]
*[[Plants]]
==External links==
*[https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/2677/stdprod-104351.pdf List of invasive aquatic plants Ontario MNR (includes Glyceria maxima)]
*[https://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/OIPC_BMP_ReedCanaryGrass.pdf Phalaris arundinacea BMP Ontario MNR]
*[https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/2675/stdprod-089643.pdf Phragmites BMP Ontario MNR]
*[https://www.opwg.ca/ Ontario Phragmites Working Group]
==References==