Wildflowers planted along highway roadsides offer a number of environmental, safety and economic benefits. To ensure these species thrive, weed control is critical.
To identify chemical treatments that can effectively control weeds without harming the state’s wildflowers, the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducted an assessment of different herbicides on eight wildflower species.
Read the report: Implementation of Field Recommendations for the NCDOT Wildflower Program, April 2024.
Image source: North Carolina Department of Transportation