Johnson Grass spreads rapidly by seeds that cab be dispersed by wind, water, agricultural activities, and animals. It is considered one of the 10 most noxious weeds in the world. It develops colonies and crowds out native plants. It is highly competitive with crops and difficult to control. It increases fire risk and after a freeze can be toxic for grazing animals.
You may not want or need to replace this invasive plant, but if you do, options are listed below.
For information on how to eradicate this invasive, view our statement on herbicide use and preferred alternatives for invasive plants.
You can replace this invasive plant with native alternatives. Here are some plants that make superior replacements.
Match your location on the Texas map to the color squares on the replacement plants below to find suitable replacements for your ecoregion.
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