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Festuca ovina L. Sheep's fescue · Agricultural · bred by Mountain View Seeds

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Beacon variety (including the Beacon II modification) is classified as hard fescue and belongs to the fine-leaved fescue group. The plant is characterized by its short stature, forms a dense sward, and possesses an aggressive rooting system.

The variety is intended for conditions requiring minimal maintenance, including roadsides, golf courses, and park areas. It demonstrates high drought tolerance, shade tolerance, as well as increased resistance to diseases, in particular dollar spot, and to mechanical wear.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS 111 Developed the variety
Applicant
MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS 111 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
RAGT 2n 2 621 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

    № 202020

    Registration
    22 June 2016
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 61/12253

    Application
    26 November 2018
    Registration
    31 December 2018

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