*Where possible a combination of native trees, shrubs and perennial herbs should be used in addition to grasses.
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*Most bioswales will be situated to receive full sun exposure. The ‘Exposure’ column in the master plant list identifies the sun exposure condition for each species.
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Facilities with a deeper media bed (greater than 1 m) provide the opportunity for a wider range of plant species (including trees).
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*For applications along roads and parking lots, where snow may be plowed or stored, non-woody and salt tolerant species should be chosen.
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*Proper spacing must be provided for aboveground and belowground utilities, and adjacent infrastructure.