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Alberta is waving the white flag on an infamous purple-flowered weed
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May 14, 2026
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6:05Now PlayingThe province says the change was made because the invasive plant — known for its purple flowers and stubborn root system — has become too widespread in urban areas for enforcement to be effective. Megan Evans, the executive director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council, explains to CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener why she feels creeping bellflower still needs to be controlled.
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