Jap Grass

I live in South Alabama, and other than Kudzu I believe this is one of the most invasive plants here.. I have never heard it called anything but Jap Grass. Does anyone know what I'm referring to and how to get rid of it?

I can post pics if needed.

Always post images, since common names vary from locality to locality.

You may be referring to Cogongrass, Imperata cylindrica.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/32145/

Good point!! I will have to take a pic tomorrow in the daytime.

That is definitely not it.. I'm sure the pic will help.

Thanks

Congon grass is badddd!!!!!

No pic yet? Could you be talking about Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum)? Its a real problem in this part of the country. Check out this site: http://www.nps.gov/plants/ALIEN/fact/mivi1.htm
Never posted a pic before - did not know that it inserted a copyright notice on the photo. It comes from the above link, sorry.

This message was edited Feb 6, 2010 4:02 PM

greenthumb, that is a real thug in my garden!

Look here, lots of info.

http://www.invasive.org/eastern/srs/index.html