· ive compiled a list of some of the worst invasive plants i have dealt with, that you should avoid planting at all costs. Some of the most invasive plants are vines, which can grow very quickly and climb high onto structures and trees. · 19 plants you should never grow in your yard pretty though they may be, we urge you to find alternatives to these poisonous, invasive —even illegal— plants and shrubs. Heres a cheat sheet to help you avoid them. · so let’s look at which beauties are actually bullies—and what you can grow instead to keep your garden gorgeous and responsible. · i am always amazed when i see known invasives being sold at garden centers, online, and in catalogs. Here are some of the most commonly available invasive plants you should never plant. Once sold as a garden beauty, this purple-flowered menace now devastates wetlands across north america. Here are 10 silent invaders you should never bring home to grow in your yard—plus, some substitute plants to grow instead. Many states do not have regulations prohibiting the sale of plants identified as invasive ; · invasive plants are those introduced from other areas—but not all non-native plants are invasive. · invasive plants spread quickly in multiple ways, such as by seeds, creeping stems and roots. The wetland destroyer. · it can be hard to tell if you have an invasive plant growing in your garden, so we talked to a pro about why you shouldn t grow them and how to get rid of them.