Congrats Illinois on Having More Invasive Plants than Most of US

It's always nice when the place you live ends up at the top of an internet best of list unless it's one that ranks states with the most invasive plants and that's exactly where Illinois is near the top.

I had one of my friends from Lawn Love reach out to me today to alert me that Illinois was getting a national shout out - for all of the invasive plants that are trying to take over here.

When it comes to Illinois' invasive plant ranking, the Land of Lincoln proudly lands at #5. Illinois was dinged for their climate rank for some reason and ended up in the middle for regulations having to do with invasive plants. That brings a question to mind. Do plants abide by laws and regulations? That would be a new one. Overall, Illinois is ranked as 11th in America for the invasive plant problem.

Bush honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, teasel, and purple loosestrife are among the invasive plants you'll see in Illinois. I realize that botanists probably have practical ways you can help prevent their spread, but I have another idea. Hear me out. Since it is common knowledge that I am the opposite of a green thumb, I should try to purposely grow invasive plants and that would effectively kill them all. Illinois invasive plant problem solved. You are welcome.