Midnight Star

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Poa pratensis L. Kentucky bluegrass · Agricultural · bred by PURE SEED TESTING

also searched as: миднигхт стар

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Compact-Midnight group, has the experimental number PST-A6-214, and is distinguished by a very dark green color, as well as late spring regrowth. The plant forms a uniform, moderately dense stand with medium leaf width and a compact growth habit.

This bluegrass demonstrates good resistance to rust and Rhizoctonia. It is well-adapted to sunlight and light shade, and is capable of growing in well-drained soils with a pH level from 5.5 to 7.5.

The variety is intended for creating lawns in residential areas, parks, and sports facilities. It tolerates low mowing from 1.3 cm, requires regular nitrogen fertilizer application and deep, infrequent watering to maintain a high-quality decorative appearance.

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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.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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: Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. 484 Developed the variety
Applicant: Pure-Seed Testing, Inc. 484 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer: Turf-Seed Inc. 104 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 Terminated

№ 206666

Registration

31 March 2005

Terminated

18 February 2016
IT Italy Terminated

№ 008886_A 008886

Application

11 July 2002

Registration

31 March 2005

Terminated

18 February 2016

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
QZ European Union	206666	—	31 March 2005	18 February 2016	Terminated
IT Italy	008886_A 008886	11 July 2002	31 March 2005	18 February 2016	Terminated

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 № 200300149

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Application filed 10 February 2003
Registered 16 July 2008
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

PURE SEED TESTING

breeder code PST-A6-214

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Registry records

Total records: 5
Jurisdictions shown: 2
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2005

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