10 Invasive Plants You Should Rip Out of Your Garden

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Invasive plants are the bullies of the garden disturbing the ecosystem as well harming other beings.

These dangerously invasive species contain furocoumarins which are harmful to other beings.

Giant Hogweed

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Also known as silk tree, this aggressive grower contains neurotoxin that is harmful to dogs.

Mimosa tree

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This is a beautiful flowering plant but takes over an area and killes native species.

Chinese Wisteria

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This spreads rapidly through rhizomes and takes over native ground cover.

Lily of the Valley

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Introduced from Europe spreads rapidly and is considered invasive in some areas outcompeting sugar maple.

Norway maple

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Sometimes called ditch Lily, is considered invasive because its tubers spread aggressively.

Orange Day Lily

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These rounded bushes have small oval leaves that may be red, green, or burgundy with sharp spines.

Japanese Barberry

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Introduced as an ornamental is an invasive species that produces sap that acts as respiratory irritant.

Poison Hemlock

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This ground cover has lobed or spade-shaped leaves. It will also climb rapidly up trees or walls

English Ivy

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Introduced as an ornamental, grows everywhere and is spread easily by birds who eat the seeds.

Japanese Honeysuckle

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