Invasive Plant Species to Avoid Planting in Your Garden

Invasive plant species are not native to an ecosystem & can cause harm to the environment or human health. Here is the list of those plants to avoid

It is a biennial herb that can dominate forest and garden beds. It releases chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants

Garlic Mustard

It is a perennial tree, that forms dense out-competing native vegetation and damages infrastructure with its aggressive root system

Japanese Knotweed

This tall, perennial plant thrives in wetlands and can significantly alter water flow and native plant communities

Purple Loosestrife

It is hard to control. This plant spreads rapidly and can affect other plants in your yard by competing for resources

Bamboo

It quickly proliferates in waterbodies, blocking streams and outcompeting aquatic vegetation, & affecting ecosystems

Water hyacinth

This perennial vine can smother shrubs and trees, creating dense mats that prevent other plants from establishing

Dog-strangling Vine

It looks charming but it is notorious for suffocating native vegetation and promoting harmful pests

English Ivy