Italian Timothy
Phleum subulatum
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Phleum
- Species:
- Phleum subulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PHSU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI