June 2023 weed of the month
scotch broom
Have you noticed all the bright yellow flowers on shrubs next to the road as you drive along Highway 101 and other roads in this area? That's Scotch Broom! And have you wondered why you see so much of it in Florence, Newport and other cities, but it is hard to spot when you drive through Yachats?
Well, your friendly local Yachats Trails Crew has made a particular point of controlling Scotch Broom on all city property and along the Highway 101 corridor. Scotch Broom is an invasive weed and a particularly bad actor. Please help us by getting rid of broom if you have any of it growing on your property. The fewer plants there are in town, the fewer seeds get dispersed, and the easier it is for all of us to control it. Here's a link to a printable, one-page document that has all you need to know about Scotch Broom and how to manage it!
Well, your friendly local Yachats Trails Crew has made a particular point of controlling Scotch Broom on all city property and along the Highway 101 corridor. Scotch Broom is an invasive weed and a particularly bad actor. Please help us by getting rid of broom if you have any of it growing on your property. The fewer plants there are in town, the fewer seeds get dispersed, and the easier it is for all of us to control it. Here's a link to a printable, one-page document that has all you need to know about Scotch Broom and how to manage it!