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Azay

Terminated

Festuca ovina L. Sheep's fescue · Agricultural · bred by PLANCHARD INTERNATIONAL (FR)

also searched as: азаи

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group of fine-leaved fescues, although its species affiliation is debated: there are suggestions of links to both Festuca ovina and Festuca longifolia. The plant has a deep dark green color; a variant called 'Azay Blue' with a blue-green foliage hue also exists.

The plant is characterized by slow growth, which reduces the need for frequent mowing. The variety possesses high cold and drought tolerance, tolerates shading, and is capable of developing in poor, acidic soils. It is used for landscaping roadsides, slopes, and shaded areas with low maintenance requirements.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
PLANCHARD INTERNATIONAL (FR) 7 Developed the variety
Applicant
PLANCHARD INTERNATIONAL (FR) 7 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
LIMAGRAIN UK LTD 1 865 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

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

  • FR France Terminated

    № 0050289

    Registration
    1 January 1975
    Terminated
    1 January 1985
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 61/7

    Terminated
    2 November 1987

Records are sourced from official registry publications. Data sources and legal status

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Nearby in the species list Adelphia, Adonis, Aloa, Amabel, Argenta, Arosa, Aura, Aurora, Aurora (fest. longifolia), Aurora Gold, Azur, Bardur, Barfina, BARHF8FUS, Barnova, Barok, Barpreza, Barrepo, Barreppo, Bartosca

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