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Has this happened to anyone before, is this common? I thought it was so cute

Thought this might be interesting for some people in here

As of May 15, 2026, new and stricter regulations in Sweden prohibit the sale, exchange, cultivation, and spread of an additional 11 invasive plant species. These species are considered harmful to biodiversity.
The following species are covered by the new ban starting May 15, 2026:

Large-leaved lupine / Garden lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Japanese rose / Rugosa rose (Rosa rugosa)

Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)

Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea) – Often grouped together with Canadian goldenrod

Caucasian stonecrop (Phedimus spurius)

Siberian stonecrop (Phedimus hybridus)

Brass buttons (Cotula coronopifolia)

Spreading cotoneaster (Cotoneaster divaricatus)

Hedge cotoneaster (Cotoneaster lucidus) – Often included within the cotoneaster group

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) – Already included on the EU invasive species list

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) – Already included on the EU invasive species list

Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) – Already included on the EU invasive species list

What does the ban mean?
It is prohibited to import, sell, exchange, cultivate, transport, or release these plants into the wild. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that these plants do not spread from their land. It is also illegal to dispose of these plants in nature or in compost heaps. They must be securely packaged and disposed of as combustible waste at a recycling center.