Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is perennial wetlands grass that resembles cane. It can reach a heights between 6 and 16 feet and tends to grow in thick stands.
The seed head, located at the end of the stem is 8-16” long and has multiple branches. The plume-like, feathery, purple-brown flower heads gain their appearance from silky hairs growing along the flowers axis. Flowers generally begin to appear by the end of June and are densely arranged along the branches of the plume.
Recently passed legislation in Oregon is aimed at phasing out the burning of grass seed fields. While reactions to the bill seem to be somewhat mixed, it makes us wonder if anything like this could be introduced in Oklahoma.
Comments on the original article (you can read it here) have generated plenty of debate from both [...]
Frog Fruit (Lippia nodiflora), despite its funny name is not really a fruit for frogs. This small prostrate spreading perennial forb has soft green leaves when water is plentiful and blooms from spring through fall. It is widespread in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. It makes an excellent ground cover and has been suggested as a lawn substitute.
The tiny blossoms open in a ring and vary in color from pale pink to white. The blooms throats tend to be orange to yellow in color.
With the ever changing scene of communications, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission has decided to participate in the blogging trend.
The blog will connect you with harvest updates, recipes, education materials and check-off information. It is the intent of the Commission to use the newest form of communications to stay in touch with producers via the World Wide Web. As most blogs do, this one offers a spot to comment, add suggestions and upload pictures.
Pennsylvania Smartweed (Polygonum pensylvanica laevigata) is a native annual herb that is often underrated because it is very common. The flowers are viewed as small and unattractive. As is often the case this is not correct. While the flowers vary in color from white to light pink or bright pink, the bright pink is a vibrant and very attractive flower. The nectar of the flower attracts many different insect species including long and short-tongued bees, small butterflies and moths. It’s also an excellent food for waterfowl including ducks, geese, doves, and other game and non-game species.
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) is one of Americas most loved annuals and one of the easiest to grow. It is a large colony forming plant that is native to the Southern US although it has spread throughout much of North America.
This colorful and hardy upright annual is a impressive bloomer with colorful flowers varying in color but tend to be a visually stunning buttery-yellow with brilliant maroon centers. The flowers bloom from summer to fall. It is an ideal plant for cutting with each stem adding a colorful array of small flowers to any floral arrangement.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has set the goal of making cellulosic ethanol cost-competitive by 2012, and by 2030, it aims to make biofuels displace 30% of the country’s projected gasoline use. Some of the primary types of feedstocks being considered to meet these goals are crop residues, perennial woody crops, and perennial grasses. Perennial grasses have been a particular focus, with switchgrass receiving the most attention. Switchgrass, a native tall-grass prairie species, is considered most promising because of its high yields, low inputs, and ability to adapt to a variety of conditions. But an important question concerning the sustainability of this feedstock is: where should this perennial grass be grown?
Torrey’s Rush (Juncus torreyi) is a North American native species of rush and can be found in many habitats from northern Mexico north to the southern half of Canada.
It is one of the easiest plant of the rush species to identify due to its globular flower clusters and rhizomes which have tuberous enlargements.
Torey’s Rush is an ideal plant for water gardens and reaches heights between two and three feet. Torey’s Rush also provides cover for wildlife including ducks, geese and other waterfowl.
Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus) is a native, cool-season, medium height perennial grass that can be found throughout the US, excluding Nevada, California, and Oregon. As a rule it prefers moist, heavily textured soils with a high fertility. It is shade tolerant and is most commonly found growing on shady river, stream and lake banks, along fencerows and in open woodlands.
Virginia Wildrye is an ideal addition for any flood plain mixes, pasture or a habitat mix and can be used to provide graceful accents in any garden and is also popular in dried floral arrangements.
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