Why do people buy invasive plants?
Many invasive plants are still sold in garden centres and are not labelled as being invasive. Some produce beautiful flowers while others are desirable because they grow fast and are often shade tolerant. • What should I look for when purchasing plants for my garden? • look for alternatives to plants such as English ivy and yellow lamium that are known to be invasive • avoid purchasing plants that are described as fast spreaders or vigorous self-seeders • be careful of plants ordered from outside BC and investigate whether they could be invasive in our environment • check out www.gvipc.ca or other reliable internet sources before you buy • What should I ask for when purchasing a hanging basket? Ask if the basket contains English ivy or yellow lamium. If it contains either of these plants, do not purchase the baskets. • What is Giant Hogweed and what if I find it on my property? Giant Hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, is a non-native invasive plant that has appeared in the City of C
