English ivy added to list of plants that are illegal to buy or sell in Washington [View all]

It’s now illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the fast-growing, climbing vine that can weaken and kill trees and overtake native plants.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture, earlier this month, added 19 species, including English ivy and Atlantic or Boston ivy, to its noxious weed, seed, and plant quarantine list.

Under state law, all species on the list cannot be transported, bought, sold or distributed in Washington. Anyone who does have a plant on the list is required to destroy or dispose of it in a way that prevents its spread.

The Department of Agriculture began the process of adding plants to the list in May after receiving multiple petitions from members of the public.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/english-ivy-added-to-list-of-plants-that-are-illegal-to-buy-or-sell-in-washington/