Question: Hello, I believe I have white sweet clover (melilotus albus) growing in my wildflower garden. Although it's listed in the …
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Hello, I believe I have white sweet clover (melilotus albus) growing in my wildflower garden. Although it's listed in the "Wildflowers of New England" book, I've read online that it's invasive. Should I remove it from my garden? I'm in Wilder, Vermont. Thank you.
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Dear ellenu5, yes, that does appear to be Melilotus albus. While it is listed as invasive, it is only aggressive in open habitats (such as roadsides). It does not invade forests and wetlands. While it can pose a threat to the upper area of shorelines, its listing as invasive should have an asterisk (given that it usually invades, for the most part, human disturbed habitats). The choice is really up to you and what goals you have for your garden.
