National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 23-28, 2014. Invasive species involves more than just plants, but as you know, plants are my thing. Seeing invasive plants being sold in big box stores to uninformed gardeners is my pet peeve.
I've written about these before, but I despise these invasive plants that are still commonly sold and planted right here in Georgia:
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| Chinese and Japanese Wisteria should never be planted here |
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| Chinese Privet is dispersed when birds eat the berries |
Privet in the garden center might also carry the name Ligustrum, so beware.
For what to plant instead of these invasives, please read Alternatives to Invasive Plants in the Garden.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Japanese Privet photos borrowed from Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.
