
Garlic Mustard has rapidly become one of the most invasive plants we’ve ever seen in Ontario. It spreads aggressively by seed so the time to deal with it is in spring before more seed is distributed!
Check out the Best management Practices with great information about how to control this and 12 other invasive plants at Ontario Invasive Plant Council
Background
Garlic Mustard is an invasive herb native to Europe. It was brought to North America in the early 1800s for use as an edible herb. Available in the early spring and high in vitamins A and C, it has a strong, distinctive smell similar to garlic. Since its arrival in North America it has escaped into the wild and is now one of Ontario’s most aggressive forest invaders.
About The Author: Armstrong
A life-long nature and plant lover. Active with London fanshawe hort for 11 years and a master gardener with London Middlesex Master Gardeners since 2011.
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