Invasive Plant Rules in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Phoenix, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Prohibited Species
Phoenix's Walkable Urban Code prohibits planting giant reed grass, fountaingrass, and African sumac in Chapter 13 transect districts, and directs removal of existing noxious or invasive plants under Zoning Ordinance Section 1309.
Phoenix Walkable Urban Code Bans Invasive Plants
Some RestrictionsPhoenix Zoning Ordinance § 1309.E (Prohibited Plants, Table 1309.3)
E. Prohibited Plants. 1. The following plants are prohibited: ... b. Noxious or invasive plants species as identified on the University of Arizona Nonnative Invasive Plants of Arizona list and Table 1309.3. [Table 1309.3: Arundo donax (L.) — Giant cane, giant reed grass, elephant grass; Pennisetum setaceum (Forsk. Chiov) — Fountaingrass; Rhus lancea (L.) — African sumac.]
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