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6 Surprising Flowers You Never Knew Are Invasive

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Baby s Breath

Baby s breath isn t always a problem, but it s particularly invasive in sandy dunes along the Great Lakes where it stabilizes the soil and prevents native plants

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Lily-of-the-Valley

Invasive lily-of-the-valley spreads slowly via its roots. Its low-maintenance, shade tolerance, and ability to survive where other plants fail make it a powerful intruder

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Queen Anne s Lace

There are several theories regarding how this invasive Parsley plant earned its name, including a lace-making contest by Queen Anne II.

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Dame s Rocket

It s easy to mix-up the white, pink, and purple flowering stalks of dame s rocket with other native flowers, like blue or woodland phlox.

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Orange Daylily

Daylilies, particularly orange daylilies, are common along roadsides (hence, their nickname ditch weeds ) and a popular enough plant that it s almost hard to believe they re not native.

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Creeping Bellflower

Dig up creeping bellflower and remove its 6 9-inch-deep rhizomes and roots to eradicate it from your yard. Any remaining roots may grow new plants.