Invasive Plant Rules in Minnesota (2026)
4 rules on the books across Minnesota, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Prohibited Species
Plants that are banned or regulated in your area, including Japanese knotweed, kudzu, purple loosestrife, and other species that threaten native ecosystems.
Minneapolis
Some RestrictionsMinneapolis zoning requires all landscaping installed under site plan review, plus required trees for new one-, two…
Read full rule →Saint Paul
Some RestrictionsSaint Paul bans noxious weeds from boulevard gardens under Legislative Code § 105.04, adopting the state's Minn. Rules…
Read full rule →Stearns County
Few RestrictionsStearns County does not maintain a general list of banned invasive plants. Instead, within mapped native plant…
Read full rule →Front Yard Gardens
Whether your city allows vegetable gardens, wildflower meadows, or native plant landscapes in the front yard, including any height limits or appearance standards.