California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Native Plant Program

ivy groundcover in a garden

Hedera helix photo by Jeb Bjerke (cc)

Don't Plant Me!

Please don't buy or plant these species. They may escape our fences, invade our natural areas, and degrade our environment. CDFW will periodically add new pages below to highlight other species to avoid. Select a species below for more information and a great alternative to plant in your garden.

For more information on any of the topics above, please contact nativeplants@wildlife.ca.gov.

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