Plant Profile: Sorghum x drummondii

Taxonomy: Sorghum x drummondii

Names

Hybrid Sudan, Sudangrass, Sudan Grass

  • Photo of Sorghum x drummondii (Sorghum x drummondiis)

Phonetic Spelling:SOR-gum drum-AWN-dee-eye

Genus:Sorghum

Species:x drummondii

Family:Poaceae

A hybrid grass suited for warm seasons, it serves both as forage and a cover crop. This grass is resilient to drought conditions and yields a substantial amount of biomass.

Sorghum x drummondii Feature Summary

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Tags

#problem for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
#forage

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Sorghum x drummondii Feature Summary

Attributes
W. Tropical Africa to Sudan
Landscape
Problem for Horses

Sorghum x drummondii Attributes

Sorghum x drummondii: Country Or Region Of Origin

W. Tropical Africa to Sudan

Sorghum x drummondii Leaves

Sorghum x drummondii: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Sorghum x drummondii Stem

Sorghum x drummondii: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Sorghum x drummondii Landscape

Sorghum x drummondii: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Sorghum x drummondii: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy