GROUND COVERS FOR LOUISIANA HIGHWAYS
More than 200 different plants were investigated during 8 years for their adaptability; hardiness; propagation; maintenance; and general suitability for use as ground covers on slopes, medians, and flat areas along highways in Louisiana. Eight different plantings were made. Ratings for overall appearance, weed presence, and establishment over a 13-month period indicated that the liriope rated highest by far. Lonicera japonica 'Pupurea', Trachelospermum asiaticum, and Wedelia trilobata also rated high.
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Authors:
- Stadtherr, R J
- Mannino, V J
- Newsom, D W
- Publication Date: 1984
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 32-36
- Monograph Title: Wetlands and roadside management
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Record
- Issue Number: 969
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0361-1981
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Ground cover; Highways; Maintenance; Medians; Plants; Ratings; Roadside; Slopes; Weeds
- Geographic Terms: Louisiana
- Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;
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- Accession Number: 00394939
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 0309037514
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM