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Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants |
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![]() (Photo credit: Kealii Bio/USGS-BRD/UH) |
![]() (Photo credit: New Zealand Dept. of Conservation) |
Other names: | summer lilac, buddleia |
Description: | Dense shrub up to 15' tall, with brittle stems, 3-5" gray-green leaves, and 1/2" purple flowers. |
Risk areas: | Moist and wet open areas at 3000-5000 ft. elevation. |