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Check any plant against Virginia's official invasive list (DCR 2024) and noxious-weed regulation (2VAC5-317), and see if it fits your hardiness zone. Every flag links to its source.

Informational only, not legal advice. Check with your locality or local Extension office before you plant or remove anything.

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Type Sun Water Native only Hide invasive / regulated

Running bamboo in Virginia

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Tier 1/2/3 noxious weed Named in 2VAC5-317-20 (VDACS regulation). This is the only flag that carries legal restrictions.
VA invasive On the DCR 2024 Virginia Invasive Plant Species List, which is educational and non-regulatory.
Unverified We could not confirm this from a primary source. Treat it as a rough guide only.
"Not listed" means the plant is not named on that list as of the date shown. It does not mean the plant is allowed everywhere.

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