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Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. Hard fescue · Agricultural · bred by Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety Medal is officially registered as hard fescue. According to technical protocols, it is used as a reference sample when describing the characteristics of this species, in particular when characterizing leaves, which show an absence or weak expression of waxy bloom.

Specific quantitative data on the agronomic profile, plant height, or disease resistance are not detailed in open references. The variety is intended for use as lawn grass, which is typical for this species, characterized by slow growth, drought tolerance, and the ability to grow on poor soils.

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Countries of admission

2 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.

QZ

terminated no record

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

Parties

Breeder
Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE 51 Developed the variety
Applicant
Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft 197 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft 197 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Feldsaaten Freudenberger G.m.b.H. & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft 197 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

    № 202966

  • DE Germany Terminated

    № SCH 00040

    Application
    7 December 1990
    Registration
    21 December 1993
    Terminated
    9 December 2011

Plant breeders' rights

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

Germany № SCH 00040
Terminated
  1. Application filed 7 December 1990
  2. Registered 21 December 1993
  3. Entry closed 9 December 2011

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