Phleum alpinum (Alpine timothy)
Short, cool season, perennial native bunchgrass sometimes forming a sod. Occurs at high elevations in northern latitudes from 4,000-12,500 ft. Prefers mountain meadows, bogs and streambanks in well-drained to poorly drained soils. Provides good forage that stays green throughout the summer and late season. Used to revegetate roadsides, ski slopes and mines.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status: Native
Season: Cool
Growth Form: Bunch grass
Mature Height: 16 in.
Annual Precipitation: 16+ in.
Drought Tolerance: Low
Shade Tolerance: Intermediate
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: No
Fire Tolerance:
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: No
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: Yes
Salinity Tolerance: None
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
pH Range: 5-7.5
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 1,000,000
Seeding Rate: 1 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Fall
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES & LOCAL ACCESSIONS
None