Johnsongrass
Sorghum halepense
About Johnsongrass
This aggressive perennial grass spreads rapidly through rhizomes and seeds, forming dense clumps that can crowd out desirable turfgrass in lawns across Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Identified by its tall, coarse stems and broad leaves with a white midrib, Johnsongrass thrives in disturbed soils and can be especially problematic in turf due to its resilience and competition for nutrients. Effective control requires timely mowing and targeted herbicide treatments to prevent its spread.
Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Johnsongrass regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Johnsongrass
- Scientific Name
- Sorghum halepense
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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