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| DOI: | 10.21273/HORTSCI14259-19 |
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| Author(s): | Wisdom, Michelle M.;
Richardson, Michael D.;
Karcher, Douglas E.;
Steinkraus, Donald C.;
McDonald, Garry V. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Wisdom, Richardson, McDonald, and Karcher: Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; Steinkraus: Department of Entomology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR |
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| Title: | Flowering persistence and pollinator attraction of early-spring bulbs in warm-season lawns |
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| Column Name: | Turf management
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| Source: | HortScience. Vol. 54, No. 10, October 2019, p. 1853-1859. |
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| Publishing Information: | Alexandria, Virginia: American Society for Horticultural Science |
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| # of Pages: | 7 |
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| Related Web URL: | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336339262_Flowering_Persistence_and_Pollinator_Attraction_of_Early-spring_Bulbs_in_Warm-season_Lawns
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Apis mellifera; Bouteloua dactyloides; Bulbs; Cynodon dactylon; Flowering; Lawn as habitat; Persistence; Pollinators; Warm season turfgrasses
Author-Supplied Keywords: Bermudagrass; Buffalograss; Buchloe dactyloides; Crocus; Cynodon dactylon; Daffodil; Grape hyacinth; Pollinators; Turfgrass
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Early-spring flowering bulbs can increase biodiversity while adding color to lawns and other grassy areas. However, few studies have investigated whether bulbs can flower and persist in warm-season lawns or provide feeding habitat for pollinating insects. Thirty early-spring flowering bulbs, including species of Anemone, Chionodoxa, Crocus, Eranthis, Hyacinthus, Ipheion, Iris, Leucojum, Muscari, and Narcissus, were established in bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon L. Pers) and buffalograss [Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) J.T. Columbus] lawns in late autumn 2015 in Fayetteville AR. Bulbs were assessed over three growing seasons for flowering characteristics, persistence, and their ability to attract pollinating insects. A growing degree day model was also developed to predict peak flowering times in our region. Numerous bulb entries produced abundant flowers in bermudagrass and buffalograss lawns in the first year after planting, but persistence and flower production were reduced in both the second and third years of the trial. Five bulbs persisted for multiple years in both turfgrass species and continued to produce flowers, including Crocus flavus Weston 'Golden Yellow' (crocus), Leucojum aestivum L. (spring snowflake), Narcissus (daffodil) 'Baby Moon', Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle', and Narcissus 'Tete-a-Tete'. Several bulbs, primarily crocuses and Muscari spp. (grape hyacinth), were also observed to attract pollinating insects, principally honey bees (Apis mellifera). These results demonstrate that some early-spring bulbs can persist in competitive warm-season turfgrasses, while providing pollinator forage, but species and cultivar selection is critical for long-term success." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 29 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Wisdom, M. M., M. D. Richardson, D. E. Karcher, D. C. Steinkraus, and G. V. McDonald. 2019. Flowering persistence and pollinator attraction of early-spring bulbs in warm-season lawns. HortScience. 54(10):p. 1853-1859. |
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| DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI14259-19 |
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