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by Julie Boudreau March 4, 2023 5

Invasive plants Perennials

Why I would blacklist giant butterbur as an invasive alien plant

When we think of invasive plants, we often imagine the common reed or the Japanese knotweed, crossing the oceans aboardContinue Reading

4 flower stalks of Japanese butterbur and a first leaf.

by Larry Hodgson May 26, 2022 5

Gardening Groundcovers Invasive plants Perennials Weeds

Did I Plant a Monster?

In the spring, Japanese butterbur has none of its impressive summer appearance. But unimpressive or not, it could still turnContinue Reading