Virginia invasive plant sign kit for nurseries and garden centers

Sources (4)

Official sources only. Checked October 30, 2026. Not legal advice.

From January 1, 2027, every display of these 39 plants needs a sign.Under Va. Code § 3.2-3801.1, a Virginia retail establishment selling any of 39 listed invasive plants for outdoor use must post signage near each display that identifies the plant as invasive, educates customers and encourages them to ask about alternatives. If the sign is missing, VDACS issues a stop-sale order and tags the plant until the sign is posted.

What the kit includes

39 print-ready single-plant signs (one per listed species), 8.5 × 11 in. Each sign has a header bar that prints “[YOUR STORE NAME]”; write or label your store name there (branding is optional under VDACS guidance).
A multi-plant display sign for mixed tables and hanging-basket rows.
The VDACS-required wording, word for word: “The following plant is an invasive species:”, the scientific and common name, the education statement, a QR code to DCR’s invasive plant page and the printed DCR URL.
An optional “ask us about Virginia native alternatives” panel. VDACS lets stores add their own information; this panel is extra, not required.
A one-page compliance checklist taken only from the statute and VDACS guidance (cultivars count, true hybrids exempt, a sign at every display, replace damaged signs).

What the rules say (and where)

The 39 species are listed in the Code section. Sign format and content come from VDACS’s Guidance on Invasive Plant Species Signage Requirements at Retail Establishments: use the VDACS template sign from the Nursery Inspection page or your own design with the required statements, at least 8.5 × 11 inches, in close proximity to each display. The QR code and URL must point to DCR’s invasive plant species page. Full plant list: the 39 plants.

Free option: VDACS posts its own template signs for free. This kit is for stores that want every species pre-filled, with a store-name header, a native-alternatives panel and a checklist, ready to print.

Buy the full kit: $79 One-time payment. Instant PDF download (41 pages) right after checkout.

Download the free sample (PDF) Checklist, 3 sample signs and the blank multi-plant sign.

PlantLegit is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by VDACS or DCR. Questions about the rule: VDACS Office of Plant Industry Services, 804-786-3515.