This New Invasive Weed Is Set on Taking Over Your Garden

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What is Japanese stiltgrass? What is Japanese stiltgrass ? The weed bears long stems with narrow, pale-green leaves that are tapered on both ends. The grass grows in large dense swaths, causing issues as it chokes out local ecosystems by smothering them. The weed bears long stems with narrow, pale-green leaves that are tapered on both ends. The grass grows in large dense swaths, causing issues as it chokes out local ecosystems by smothering them.

Where has Japanese stiltgrass spread? Where has Japanese stiltgrass spread? The invasive plant has spread into parts of southern Ontario, Canada, and the Eastern half of the U.S. south and west to Texas. Its seeds can attach to clothing and fur and can contaminate soil, bird seed, or even hay. The invasive plant has spread into parts of southern Ontario, Canada, and the Eastern half of the U.S. south and west to Texas. Its seeds can attach to clothing and fur and can contaminate soil, bird seed, or even hay.

Why is stiltgrass bad? Why is stiltgrass bad? Japanese stiltgrass aggressively pushes out native wildlife, disturbing bird nesting sites and other wildlife habitats due to the plant’s fast growth. Japanese stiltgrass aggressively pushes out native wildlife, disturbing bird nesting sites and other wildlife habitats due to the plant’s fast growth.

What can homeowners do to control Japanese stiltgrass? What can homeowners do to control Japanese stiltgrass? Remove the plant in late summer before it has a chance to seed, as the seed can spread the plant easily. Remove the plant in late summer before it has a chance to seed, as the seed can spread the plant easily.

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