Johnsongrass

Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.5 feet

Planting Distance: 20 inches

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 10 inches

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Late Summer

Seasonal Growth: Summer and Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Low

Flood Tolerance: Low

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: Low