Timothy Grass
Phleum pratense · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 8, showing strong cold tolerance and summer dormancy in heat.
About This Grass
Upright growth reaching 20 to 40 inches tall with distinctive, highly 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 rhizomes or stolons.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moist, fertile soils with good water retention.
Mowing & Maintenance
High maintenance for lawns, typically grown for hay and forage requiring infrequent cutting.
Identified on 10/4/2026