A toxic decoy plant that affects insects and some butterflies who rely on native plants for their food and lifecycle.
Management:
Park biologists are monitoring existing locations and are addressing new growth areas as they are detected. They are consistently investigating new more effective methods for management of Stiltgrass.
What Can You Do?
As a devoted visitor to Gettysburg National Military Park, you can see the direct impact the Japanese Stiltgrass is having on your park. During the warm weather months, we host a series of Volunteer Work Days. Sign up for one or all of these to lend a hand! You have the opportunity to aid our staff to combat this invading species and perhaps slow or halt their march across our fields, our hills, our stone walls, our fences, or even around our monuments.
Report all sightings of Stiltgrass.
For small infestations, pulling out the plants by hand is ideal.
