Invasive Plant Fact Sheets and Resources
Invasive Plant Fact Sheets
The Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership has decided to focus on plants deemed invasive by the Maine Natural Areas Program. For some of these plants, the group has created fact sheets to aid in identification and control. You are welcome to download the fact sheets by clicking on the links below.
Other Resources
There are many good resources on identifying and controlling invasive plants, as well as on planting natives in their place. Here are some of our favorite websites on invasive plants:
Maine Natural Areas Program Invasive Plants Photo Gallery
Michigan State University’s Best Control Practice Guide to Invasive Plants
Another Michigan State University site for more species
For lists of native Maine plants to consider for your property, check out:
- Plants for the Maine Landscape (University of Maine Cooperative Extension)
- Native Plants: A Maine Source List (University of Maine Cooperative Extension)
- The Wild Seed Project
Click here for videos of some of HIPP’s educational programs.