Phleum pratense 'Comer' / 'Alma'

  • Product number: 675300.1
  • Origin: Europe, North America
  • Latin: Phleum pratense

The ideal grass for making hay. Around 1700, this grass was cultivated in America and was mainly promoted by Timothy Hanson (from 1720), hence the popular name Timothy-grass. Fantastic quality for horses, rabbits, pigs and other pets. Fresh and young, it is good food for aviary birds.

Names:
Latin: Phleum pratense
Dutch: Hooigras
Also: Timotheegras
English: Timothy-grass

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Sowing method: From April - September (but not during extreme heat and drought) directly at the place of destination. Sow evenly, mixing seed with sand ensures good spreading. Then rake the seed in and press or roll it. Water regularly after sowing if it does not rain.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Greenish-purple
  • Origin: Europe, North America
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Phleum pratense
  • Dutch: Hay grass
  • Also known as: Timothy grass
  • English: Timothy-grass
  • All year round

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