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Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense)

Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) is a vigorous, perennial grass known for its invasive tendencies and deep rhizomes, making it a difficult weed to control in agricultura

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Drought Tolerant

Soil

Adaptable

Temperature

Warm to Hot

Fertilizer

Not Required

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Thrives in full sun exposure for optimal growth and reproduction.

Watering

Drought Tolerant

Water deeply during prolonged dry periods; allow soil to dry between waterings.

Soil

Adaptable

Temperature

Warm to Hot

Prefers warm to hot temperatures; susceptible to frost damage.

Fertilizer

Not Required

Generally not fertilized; can promote excessive growth if nutrient-rich.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-2.0 m

Spread

Clonal

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Semi-dormant

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

10-50 cm (inflorescence)

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Andropogon crupina (Link) Kunth
Andropogon decolorans (Willd.) Kunth
Andropogon dubitatus Steud.
Andropogon halepensis (L.) Brot.
Andropogon miliaceus Roxb.
Blumenbachia halepensis (L.) Koeler
Holcus decolorans Willd.
Holcus exiguus Forssk.
Holcus halepensis L.
Milium halepense (L.) Cav.
Rhaphis halepensis (L.) Roberty
Sorghum crupina Link
Sorghum decolorans (Willd.) Roem. & Schult.
Sorghum dubium K.Koch
Sorghum miliaceum (Roxb.) Snowden
Sorghum schreberi Ten.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusSorghum
  • speciesSorghum halepense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Contains cyanogenic glycosides (dhurrin) which can release hydrogen cyanide (prussic acid) when the plant is stressed (e.g., frost, drought, wilting). This is highly toxic and potentially fatal to livestock and humans if ingested.

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