May 28, 2024
The City of Edmonton is asking for assistance in the prevention and control of invasive weeds on public and private property. While 35 of the 75 plant species listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act have been found in Edmonton, the City is focusing on education and awareness of five weeds this summer:
Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam, Creeping bellflower, Purple loosestrife and Garlic mustard. Photos of these weeds can be found at
edmonton.ca/weeds.
Edmontonians are asked to help control the spread of invasive weeds by spotting, reporting and removing them. Characteristics of invasive weeds include: returns every year, spreads rapidly and thrives in tough conditions.
In addition to monitoring your own property, you can help by volunteering at City weed pull events at parks and open spaces where invasive weeds have been spotted. Visit
edmonton.ca/weedpulls for information and to register.
Edmontonians can use the 311 app to submit a weed identification question or report an invasive plant.
