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Departments > Parks, Recreation and Culture > Parks Division > Invasive Plants
Often referred to as "alien" or "non-native", invasive plant is the name for a species that has become a weed and spreads aggressively, displacing native plants. Most invasive plants were brought here by people from other continents, but escaped from gardens and now threaten local ecosystems. City Parks staff work to remove invasive species from public lands, and ask residents to help remove the following invaders should they see them in their gardens.
Giant HogweedGiant Hogweed is an invasive perennial plant that contains a chemical that can cause severe burns to skin or eyes. Fortunately, there have been no sightings of Giant Hogweed on public land in recent years in Victoria. Parks staff monitor public land for Giant Hogweed and will respond to inquiries from private landowners should they think they have this plant on their property. Cow Parsnip, which can be found along Dallas Road, looks like Giant Hogweed but only has a very small amount of the same chemical that causes Giant Hogweed burns. Cow Parsnip is an important plan for insects and birds, which is why it remains on public land. However, those with sensitive skin should avoid contact with this plant. The fact sheet below explains how to identify Giant Hogweed, what to do if you come in contact with it, and how to carefully remove it. Giant Hogweed should not be composted as parts or seeds can produce new plants.
DisposalThe public can drop off clearly identified bags of invasive plants for free at the Public Works Yard, 417 Garbally Road on Saturdays, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information on garden waste drop-off, click here. For more information: City of Victoria
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