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Since 2007, Meijer has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to help our customers choose plants native to our region, that are not likely to become the next invasive plant taking over the woods and wetlands near our homes.

What is an Invasive Plant Species?
The term “invasive” applies to the most aggressive species that grow and reproduce rapidly, causing major changes to the areas where they become established. These aggressive plant species, cause major changes to woods and wetlands.

What Harm do they Cause?
An invasive species can very quickly overwhelm native plants by reducing the availability of water, nutrients, light and space. As they take over an area, their presence causes erosion and deprives wildlife of their natural diet and habitat.

Why are Non-Invasive Plants Important to Me?
The U.S. spends $137 billion annually on the control and impact of more than 800 invasive species infestations. Which is ultimatly funded by your tax dollars. This does not account for the values of species extinctions and losses in biodiversity, ecosystems, services and aesthetics.

How Do I know if a Plant is an Invasive Species?
The Meijer partnership with the Nature Conservancy makes it easy to identify non-invasive plants at your Meijer store. Just look for the Nature Conservancy seal of approval on plant tags, or preview this list of non-invasive species before you make your plant selections.

For more information on non-invasive species, please visit our partners at The Nature Conservancy.