Sorghum halepense

Very invasive grass. Easily moved in topsoil as has rhizomes that will re-sprout and quickly spread in new location.

Sorghum halepense

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Common Name Johnsongrass
Landscape Zone LZ4
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 6
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 1.8
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Blade
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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