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Festuca arundinacea Schreb. Tall fescue · Agricultural · bred by WILLIAM MEYER

also searched as: лексингтон

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the turf-type tall fescue category and is characterized by good rooting speed and high tillering intensity. Compared to forage counterparts, the variety possesses a darker color and a finer leaf texture.

It is primarily used in grass seed mixtures for professional landscaping, sports turf, and ornamental lawns. In scientific research, the variety is considered in the context of drought tolerance and response to nitrogen fertilizers.

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Countries of admission

3 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QM QZ

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
WILLIAM MEYER 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
ULTRA TURF INC 1 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
Ultra Turf Inc 1 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • QZ European Union Active

    № 201752

    Registration
    10 May 2019
  • TR Turkey Active

    № Lexington

    Registration
    27 September 2012
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 28/27

    Application
    17 January 2005
    Terminated
    31 December 2019
  • CZ Czechia Active

    № B5472

    Application
    12 November 2018
    Registration
    10 May 2019

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 200400147
Active
  1. Application filed 23 March 2004
  2. Registered 3 November 2006
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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