
Phleum bertolonii
Phleum bertolonii
Bertoloni's timothy is a fine-leaved perennial grass native to European meadows and pastures, valued for turf and forage use. It performs best in cool, temperate climates with moderate moisture and partial to full sun exposure. It requires minimal care once established, making it suitable for naturalistic plantings or low-maintenance lawns.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days Depending On Rainfall • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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