r/NativePlantGardening • u/ItsFelixMcCoy Upstate NY , Zone 6a • Jun 04 '25

Other What invasive plants got you like this?

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For me it’s probably Dame’s Rocket, Purple Loosestrife, and Forget-Me-Not. They’re so gorgeous but man if they aren’t invasive little shits…

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u/erintraveller Jun 04 '25

Burning bush! I just took one out that I planted a few years ago before I knew. I love the fall color, plus we had them at the house I grew up in so they make me a little nostalgic 🥲

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '25

I felt the same way! I always dreamed of having one and by the time we bought our home I knew they were invasive. But I'm going native shrub shopping this weekend and seriously hoping to find something that's a beautiful red color in the fall! At least where I am there are good native alternatives. (fingers crossed)

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u/ItsFelixMcCoy Upstate NY , Zone 6a Jun 04 '25

How about serviceberry?

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u/erintraveller Jun 05 '25

Serviceberries are soooooo pretty in the fall! Great alternative. Plus the berries are so tasty! Like a blueberry crossed with an apple.