Invasive plants in north carolina

References 

• North Carolina Invasive Plant Council
• N.C. Forest Service - Invasive Plants
• North Carolina Weeds Identification Guide (2023)
• Resource for images of plants

There are several NC native plants that may compete with Microstegium vimineum Japanese Stiltgrass.  

These include:

Packera aurea, Golden Ragwort (NC distribution) 

Vernonia noveboracensis, New York Ironweed (NC distribution)

Zizia aurea, Golden Alexanders (NC distribution)

Eupatorium fistulosum, Joe Pye Weed, (NC distribution)

Solidago rugosa, Rough-leaf goldenrood (NC distribution)

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, New Egland Aster (NC distribution)

Viola sororia, Common blue violet (NC distribution)