Invasive Plants
Non-native invasive plants are a major problem. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says invasive plants can cause extinction of native plants and animals and alter habitat. Not all non-native plants are invasive. Invasive plants tend to be vigorous growers that produce many seeds and easily adapt to different environmental conditions – in short, they have the characteristics gardeners want in their plants. Many were brought to this country on purpose as easy to grow garden plants. A good example of this is the Bradford pear which Joellen describes.
Joellen identifies the top 6 invasive plants in the United States:
1. Kudzu
2. Norway Maple
3. Japanese Honeysuckle
4. Purple Loosestrife
5. Japanese Barberry
6. English Ivy
Joellen says each state has a list of plants that are invasive in that state. Gardeners should not purchase or plant plants that are on the list in their state.
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Invasive Plants
Joellen identifies the top 6 invasive plants in the United States:
1. Kudzu
2. Norway Maple
3. Japanese Honeysuckle
4. Purple Loosestrife
5. Japanese Barberry
6. English Ivy
Joellen says each state has a list of plants that are invasive in that state. Gardeners should not purchase or plant plants that are on the list in their state.
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How do I remove Italian Arum successfully?
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Invasive Plants