Timothy (Phleum pratense)
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Timothy is a 2' to 5' tall late spring to early summer flowering grass. It is a naturalized, somewhat short lived, perennial, that grows in full sun or part shade and performs best in dry to medium soil moisture sites, however, it does not tolerate drought and does best in a cool and humid climate.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Timothy (Phleum pratense) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Common Timothy |
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| Bloom Season | Cool Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FACU |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 5.0/7.8 |
| Average height | 3-4ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 4.68 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 1163000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 72688 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 1875 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |