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| These are '''not''' the plants recommended for [[bioretention cells]], [[rain gardens]] etc. | | These are '''not''' the plants recommended for [[bioretention cells]], [[rain gardens]] etc. |
− | Bioretention cells, [[bioswales]] and similar structures normally have moderate to dry soil conditions. | + | Bioretention cells, [[bioswales]] and similar structures normally have dry to moderate 'soil' conditions. |
− | If you're looking for bioretention type plants, you may choose from all of these [[Graminoids: List|grasses]], [[Perennials: List| perennials]], [[Shrubs: List|shrubs]], and [[Trees: List|trees]]. | + | 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, monocultures are 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. | + | 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. |
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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> | | 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> |