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Class 3 · Containment

Perennial Sorghum

Sorghum halepense

Also called Johnson grass, Sorghum almum.

Widely spread. Effort goes to new or expanding populations; established stands are managed by whatever method the weed control authority approves.

Jul - Sep
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Class 3
Utah designation

Listed by the state as Perennial Sorghum spp., covering both Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) and Sorghum almum.

Perennial Sorghum in the field

What we know

Class 3: containment

Widely spread. Effort goes to new or expanding populations; established stands are managed by whatever method the weed control authority approves.

Treatment on perennial sorghum works best jul - sep. A full profile for this species is still being written. Until it is here, the USU Extension field guide carries identification detail, and we would rather hear from you than have you guess.

At a glance

Common name
Perennial Sorghum
Scientific name
Sorghum halepense
Utah class
3 - Containment
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Jul - Sep