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| − | These are '''not''' the plants recommended for [[bioretention cells]], [[rain gardens]] etc. Bioretention cells, [[bioswales]] and similar normally have moderate to dry soil conditions. <br> | + | <poem> |
| − | 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]]. | + | 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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| − | 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.
| + | {{Textbox|1='''ALL''' of the plants listed above have issues associated with invasive species and/or hybridization between native and invasive species in Ontario.<br> |
| − | | + | 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.}} |
| − | 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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| | + | ===Links=== |
| | *[[Plants]] | | *[[Plants]] |
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| | + | ==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] |
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