Common Reed
VASCULAR PLANT Phragmites australis ssp. australis | Elephant Grass, Giant Reedgrass Description Very tall, stout grass, often reaching heights of 3 m or more (exceptionally to 4 m). Stem hollow,
Humans are largely responsible for the movement of invasive species from one area to another. Many human-assisted pathways have permitted the introduction of invasive species in Nova Scotia. One of these pathways is the garden and horticultural trade. Many invasive species are sold as plants for gardens. Unfortunately, they take over gardens very quickly and can quickly escape cultivation and spread into neighbouring ecosystems.
We have created a Grow Me Instead Guide which highlights some common invasive species used in gardens and offers native or non-invasive alternatives. This will help guide gardeners and landscapers choose non-invasive and native plants that will thrive in their gardens and not harm native ecosystems!
Find alternative native species for planting using our Nurseries map!
Download the Grow Me Instead Guide here.
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Develop and promote partnerships between national and provincial horticulture/nursery associations, the CCIS and its provincial members.
Promote branding, information sharing, resource consistency, and standard messaging amongst the provincial horticulture outreach groups.
Educate gardeners, garden retailers, nurseries, growers, and the landscape industry to:
Collaborate with national groups participating in the program.
Implement a national voluntary code of conduct for nurseries and retailers.
VASCULAR PLANT Phragmites australis ssp. australis | Elephant Grass, Giant Reedgrass Description Very tall, stout grass, often reaching heights of 3 m or more (exceptionally to 4 m). Stem hollow,
INSECT & FUNGUS Hylurgopinus, Scotylus, & Ophiostoma spp Description Dead and dying White Elm trees. Results from several different microscopic sac fungi (all of which are probably exotic) that infect
VASCULAR PLANT Carex flacca Description Cool-season sedge grow to a height of 30-45 cm and a width of 30-45 cm, forming a dense clump that slowly creeps and spreads. It
VASCULAR PLANT Iris pseudacorus | Other Names: Yellow Flag Iris Description This perennial wetland plant has three drooping petal flowers that are bright yellow, but sometimes have brown spots or