Abstract
The establishment of the correct mix of native plant species on roadsides can benefit water quality, provide a habitat for pollinators including the monarch butterfly, and at the same time offer protection from snow drifting. Reduced mowing and beatification is another benefit. This presentation covers the where, what, and how to make this happen. What have we learned in the past 20 years that can make wildflower establishment less expensive and more successful?
Session Number
119
Session Title
Seeding for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Living Snow Fence
Track Title
Maintenance & Operations
Location
STEW 214CD
Date of Version
March 2017
Recommended Citation
O’Brien, Mark, "Seeding for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Living Snow Fence" (2017). Purdue Road School. 75.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2017/presentations/75
Start Date
3-8-2017 10:30 AM
End Date
3-8-2017 11:20 AM
Seeding for Monarchs, Pollinators, and Living Snow Fence
STEW 214CD
The establishment of the correct mix of native plant species on roadsides can benefit water quality, provide a habitat for pollinators including the monarch butterfly, and at the same time offer protection from snow drifting. Reduced mowing and beatification is another benefit. This presentation covers the where, what, and how to make this happen. What have we learned in the past 20 years that can make wildflower establishment less expensive and more successful?