Timothy Grass
Phleum pratense · Cool-season perennial C3 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 8 with excellent cold tolerance and summer dormancy in high heat.
About This Grass
Erect stems reaching 20 to 40 inches tall with distinctive, dense, cylindrical, spike-like panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Flat, smooth, light green blades with pointed tips and prominent membranous ligules.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming dense tufts without significant rhizomes or stolons.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate to high moisture; prefers fertile, loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 3 to 4 inches for pasture or forage management; moderate maintenance.
Identified on 10/4/2026