Sand Timothy
Phleum arenarium
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baltic States, Belgium, Corse, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 07:19, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Phleum
- Species:
- Phleum arenarium
- USDA Symbol:
- PHAR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal sandy dunes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily in cool, moist conditions without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI