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Is Kudzu illegal in Kansas?
Sources (3)
Also called: Pueraria montana. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Kudzu is not listed.
What Kansas's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category A noxious weed (K.A.R. 4-8-44), control list — exclusion/eradication — not a sale ban | Pueraria montana var. lobata | kudzu | Not a sale ban — control-only list |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Control lists can require landowners or agencies to control or eradicate the plant. The list says it is not a sale ban, but control duties may apply to you as a landowner.
Native alternatives for Kansas
- Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
- Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans)
- Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana)
Each is recorded as native to Kansas in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
More native swaps with hardiness, light and size →
Kudzu in other states
Connecticut Florida Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin
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