An invasive weed is an unwanted plant (native or non-native) that is able to establish on many sites and grow quickly to the point of disrupting the well-being of valued plants in the same location.

Recently added to Minnesota’s restricted noxious weed list, crown vetch (Securigera varia) is difficult to control once it is established. It is native to central and Eastern Europe and the Caucus ...

Dear Jane: I'm considering crown vetch for a bank in our backyard after seeing it along highways this spring. How does the foliage look after the plant blooms? Is it too invasive for a home landscape?

Q: As I drive on I-41 through Neenah, I can smell the sweet aroma of crown vetch. Does it grow naturally along the highway embankments, or was it planted by the DOT? A: Crown vetch, also known as ...