British Timothy
Phleum paniculatum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Robert Flogaus-Faust
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Phleum
- Species:
- Phleum paniculatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHPA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats