Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA
Consumers desire low-input turfgrasses that have tolerance to both shade and drought stresses. Several sedges (Carex sp.) and nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) are native plants prevalent in dry woodland ecosystems in Oklahoma, USA, and may have potential as alternatives to conventional species in...
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| description | Consumers desire low-input turfgrasses that have tolerance to both shade and drought stresses. Several sedges (Carex sp.) and nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) are native plants prevalent in dry woodland ecosystems in Oklahoma, USA, and may have potential as alternatives to conventional species in dry shaded turfgrass systems. To evaluate selected species for this purpose, a multilocation field trial was conducted in Stillwater and Perkins, OK. Four sedges [gray sedge (Carex amphibola), Leavenworth’s sedge (Carex leavenworthii), ‘Little Midge’ palm sedge (Carex muskingumensis), and Texas sedge (Carex texensis)] and nimblewill were evaluated as alternative turfs for the study. Alternative turfs were compared against two conventional turfgrasses [‘El Toro’ Japanese lawngrass (Zoysia japonica) and ‘Riley’s Super Sport’ bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)]. The conventional turfgrasses outperformed each sedge and nimblewill in coverage and turf quality. Leavenworth’s sedge, gray sedge, and Texas sedge persisted well but did not spread quickly enough to achieve a dense canopy by the end of the 2-year trial. In contrast, nimblewill established quickly but declined in coverage over time. This study demonstrated some sedges and nimblewill can be established and maintained as a low-input turf in dry shade, but development of unique management practices is still required for acceptable performance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-86baf4fc0ee74f9e9e86eab82407ad9a2022-12-22T03:01:30ZengAmerican Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)HortTechnology1943-77142022-11-01326https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05107-22Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USAGodwin ShokoyaCharles Fontanier Dennis L. MartinBruce L. DunnConsumers desire low-input turfgrasses that have tolerance to both shade and drought stresses. Several sedges (Carex sp.) and nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi) are native plants prevalent in dry woodland ecosystems in Oklahoma, USA, and may have potential as alternatives to conventional species in dry shaded turfgrass systems. To evaluate selected species for this purpose, a multilocation field trial was conducted in Stillwater and Perkins, OK. Four sedges [gray sedge (Carex amphibola), Leavenworth’s sedge (Carex leavenworthii), ‘Little Midge’ palm sedge (Carex muskingumensis), and Texas sedge (Carex texensis)] and nimblewill were evaluated as alternative turfs for the study. Alternative turfs were compared against two conventional turfgrasses [‘El Toro’ Japanese lawngrass (Zoysia japonica) and ‘Riley’s Super Sport’ bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)]. The conventional turfgrasses outperformed each sedge and nimblewill in coverage and turf quality. Leavenworth’s sedge, gray sedge, and Texas sedge persisted well but did not spread quickly enough to achieve a dense canopy by the end of the 2-year trial. In contrast, nimblewill established quickly but declined in coverage over time. This study demonstrated some sedges and nimblewill can be established and maintained as a low-input turf in dry shade, but development of unique management practices is still required for acceptable performance.https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/32/6/article-p567.xmlgray sedgeground coverleavenworth’s sedgemuhlenbergia schreberinative plantpalm sedgetexas sedge |
| spellingShingle | Godwin Shokoya Charles Fontanier Dennis L. Martin Bruce L. Dunn Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA HortTechnology gray sedge ground cover leavenworth’s sedge muhlenbergia schreberi native plant palm sedge texas sedge |
| title | Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA |
| title_full | Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA |
| title_short | Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA |
| title_sort | evaluation of sedges and nimblewill as low input shaded lawns in oklahoma usa |
| topic | gray sedge ground cover leavenworth’s sedge muhlenbergia schreberi native plant palm sedge texas sedge |
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