Timothy Grass
Phleum pratense · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 8, possessing high cold tolerance and poor performance in prolonged intense heat.
About This Grass
Erect stems growing 20 to 40 inches tall with distinctive, highly compact, cylinder-shaped spike-like panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Flat, smooth, light green blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming dense tufts without rhizomes or stolons.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moist, fertile soils with good water-retention capacity; moderate drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Managed for hay or pasture with infrequent grazing or cutting; low to moderate maintenance.
Identified on 10/10/2026