DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – If you are looking to plant wildflowers this spring, beware of seed packets that may come with destructive non-native plants and noxious weeds.
Lori Seele, the coordinator of the Duluth Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, says labels claiming “native” seeds should be examined closely since every plant is native to someplace but maybe not here.
Of 19 seed packets examined during a study by the University of Washington, all contained from 3 to 13 invasive species and 8 had seeds considered to be noxious weeds in at least one state or Canadian province.
Gardeners are urged to buy true native wildflowers and beneficial pollinators from local sellers.
Locally grown native plants will be offered during the Duluth Garden and Flower Society plant sale on May 29th.
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