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Invasive Plants in Your AreaCalifornia is a large and ecologically diverse state. We have everything from vast mountain ranges to rich agricultural valleys to our beautiful coastline. Each type of environment is home to different plants and animals - so what is invasive in one area may not be a problem in another. Some iceplants, for example, are extremely invasive along the coast but unable to invade wild areas in the Sierra or desert regions.

PlantRight was designed to be mindful of differences in major ecological zones, and each plant was carefully analyzed to reflect our best understanding of its invasiveness in each of five major regions of California.

Learn about Invasive and Alternative Plants in your Region

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A plant's invasiveness is largely a matter of location and climate. California's regions are organized on this site according to Sunset® Western Gardening Zones. You can select your region using the map on the left, or by clicking on your zone below:
  • Zones 1-3  Sierra & Coastal Mountains
  • Zones 7-9  Central Valley
  • Zones 10-13  Desert
  • Zones 14-17  North & Central Coast
  • Zones 18-24  South Coast
Learn more with a copy of Sunset's Western Garden Book from Amazon.com.


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