Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia, with Tried and True Natives You Can Use Instead
Listed below are selected plants that have been categorized as invasive by Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and the state of Virginia and which gardeners may still purchase from plant nurseries, big box stores, and online.
Each fact sheet describes problems associated with the invasive plant and suggests alternative native species that have similar characteristics and which, additionally, provide benefits for wildlife. Links on these sheets will take readers directly to fact sheets for recommended native species that are featured in our Tried and True Native Plants series.
- For complete lists of invasive plants, see Invasive Plants in Virginia.
- For guidance on control methods, see Controlling Invasive Plants.
