Invasive Archives

Houttuynia cordata (hoo-TY-nee-uh kor-DAY-tuh) is one of those herbaceous perennials that gets less attention than it deserves.  The plant is native throughout the Orient, from China and Northeastern India to

Celastrus orbiculatus [see-LAS-trus, or-bee-kul-AY-tus] is a perennial climbing and deciduous woody vine belonging to the Celastraceae family, also known as the staff-tree family. The plant is native to China, Korea,

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata [am-pel-OP-sis, brev-ee-ped-un-kew-LAY-tuh] comes from Asia and often gets confused for a grape species. It’s also commonly known by the following names: Creeper Porcelain berry Amur pepper vine Wild

Nobody wants to plant something in the garden or landscape… not matter how beautiful and then have it take over the whole place and become a nuisance. The Mother Nature