Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) on Nov 3, 2008
Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified
Description of specimen
Several plants were planted along the street a few years ago. Not sure who actually owns the planting strip, but they are large and vigorous (and not too far from a street drain).
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Tania Siemens
WISE Program Coordinator (Watershed and Invasive Species Education)
Oregon Sea Grant Extension
Oregon State University
tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
541-914-0701
Thanks for reporting on the invasive species hotline! However, I wasnt able to see what species you are reporting. You can go back to the report to add the species, or you can email me directly at tania.siemens@oregonstate.edu
Thanks, looking forward to hearing back from you!
Tania Siemens
Oregon Sea Grant Extension/The Nature Conservancy
Tania Siemens
Nov. 3, 2008, 2:26 a.m.
Reporter
Nov. 3, 2008, 12:05 p.m.
Thanks so much for your report of butterfly bush. I will look into who should be notified. Butterfly bush is very invasive and presents problems especially in waterways. Your note about it being near a storm water drain raises a red flag. Although there generally not enough resources to go after every invader, this population may be targeted since there is a risk of spread into the Willamette River.
Tania Siemens
Oregon Sea Grant Extension/The Nature Conservancy
Tania Siemens
Nov. 3, 2008, 9:52 p.m.