Timothy, Timothy Grass Phleum pratense

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Botanical Name:

Phleum pratense

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phleum

Species:

pratense

Common Name:

Timothy, Timothy Grass

Lot#:
080670
Seeds Per Pound:
994,773
Quantity:
42.2 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
91
Germination:
84%
Germination Test Type:
estimate
Purity:
99%
Height:
2-3 feet
Collection Locale:
Wisconsin
Crop Year:
2008
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
In Stock: 42.2 lb
Prices
  • Phleum pratense

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 91 seeds)
$2.95
1 oz (~ 62173 seeds)
$6.15
1 lb (~ 994773 seeds)
$9.12
1 kg (~ 2193099 seeds)
$12.94
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: Broadcast, drill or hydroseed on prepared seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Timothy-grass ( Phleum pratense ), is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region . It grows to 50–150 cm tall, with leaves up to 45 cm long and 1 cm broad. The flowerhead is 7–15 cm long and 8–10 mm broad, with densely packed spikelets. Timothy-grass can be confused with Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurus pratensis ) and Purple-stem Cat's-tail ( Phleum phleoides ). more...
* Timothy grass is a very variable species that is commonly grown as a hay grass. more...
Timothy-grass [ 1 ] ( Phleum pratense ), is an abundant perennial grass native to most of Europe except for the Mediterranean region . It grows to 50–150 cm tall, with leaves up to 45 cm long and 1 cm broad. The flowerhead is 7–15 cm long and 8–10 mm broad, with densely packed spikelets. Timothy-grass can be confused with Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurus pratensis ) and Purple-stem Cat's-tail ( Phleum phleoides ).
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Physical Characteristics  Phleum pratense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov