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Timothy grass

Timothy grass

Phleum pratense

grass☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 2bZone 8b

Timothy grass is a cool-season perennial grass valued for hay and pasture production. It forms dense tufts of upright stems and is highly nutritious for livestock.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–3′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.68.4
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.6 to 8.4

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed