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ECO
Eco-labelled plants have a low risk of becoming invasive weeds. Learn more.
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We’re adding new plants all the time so if you can’t find your favourite plant right away, try searching by growth habit to see other Certified Gardening Responsibly plants similar to the one you like, or simply browse all Certified Gardening Responsibly plants just for a bit of plant-spiration!
Gardening Responsibly Plants of the Month
Check out some of our favourite ornamental garden plants that look great and have a low risk of spreading into natural areas.
Acalypha wilkesiana (Fijian Fire Plant, Copperleaf, Match Me If You Can)
Linnaea uniflora (Glossy Abelia) (Abelia uniflora)
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