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Penncross is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, developed through breeding work at Pennsylvania State University and released in 1954. It became widely used on golf putting greens because it can form a dense, closely mown playing surface in suitable cool-season conditions. Like...

007 is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, used in intensively managed turf, including golf-course putting surfaces. Rutgers turfgrass evaluations classify it as highly tolerant of dollar spot relative to many other bentgrass cultivars, a disease-related trait that distinguishes...

Midnight is a cultivar of Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis, used for lawns, sports turf, and other cool-season landscapes. It is particularly associated with a very dark green color, fine texture, and a dense surface when grown under suitable fertility and maintenance conditions. Like other Kentuck...

Declaration is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, bred for closely managed turf such as golf-course fairways and putting greens. Rutgers and other turfgrass evaluations place it among cultivars with relatively high tolerance to dollar spot, a fungal disease that can affect bentg...

Penn A-4 is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, developed through Pennsylvania State University's turfgrass breeding program. It is used primarily on golf putting greens, where its dense growth and ability to tolerate close mowing can produce a uniform playing surface. Like other...

Penn A-1 is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, developed through Pennsylvania State University's turfgrass breeding work. It is intended chiefly for closely mown golf putting greens and is known for forming a dense, fine-textured playing surface under intensive management. Succe...

A-4 is a creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) cultivar developed at Pennsylvania State University in the 1990s and valued for fine texture and putting green performance.

A-1 is a creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) cultivar developed at Pennsylvania State University in the mid-1990s for high-density golf course putting greens.

L-93 is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera, developed for closely maintained turf such as golf-course putting greens, tees, and fairways. Released in the 1990s by Lofts Seed, it became known for producing a dense, fine-textured playing surface and for resistance to several turf d...

NuGlade Kentucky Bluegrass is a compact turfgrass cultivar released in 1996 that is notable for its dark color, low growth habit, and excellent winter performance.

T-1 is a cultivar of creeping bentgrass, botanically Agrostis stolonifera, developed for closely mown turf such as golf-course greens, tees, and fairways. It was released by Jacklin in 2004 and was developed by plant breeder Doug Brede. Published descriptions and trials identify high shoot density,...

Moonlight is a cultivar of Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis, released in 1998 for use in cool-season turf. It is recognized for resistance to summer patch, a root and crown disease that can damage Kentucky bluegrass during hot weather, and for strong overall turf performance. The cultivar is intend...

Nui is a perennial ryegrass cultivar bred in New Zealand and used since the 1970s in productive pasture systems. It was selected for forage yield and persistence under grazing, making it suitable for temperate livestock farms where perennial ryegrass forms the basis of frequently grazed swards. The...

Sentry is a hard fescue cultivar belonging to the fine fescue group of cool-season turfgrasses. Hard fescues are bunch-forming grasses valued for tolerance of shade, drought, low fertility, and infrequent mowing, and Sentry has been used in lawns, roughs, low-maintenance turf, and conservation mixtu...

Overdam feather reed grass is the cultivar Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Overdam', a cool-season ornamental grass used in borders, mass plantings, narrow spaces, and other designed landscapes. It forms upright clumps of green leaves edged with creamy white and produces pinkish-green flower plumes in s...

Traverse SRP Tall Fescue is a turf-type grass cultivar developed in the United States, notable for its spreading rhizomatous root structure that allows it to self-repair bare spots.

Beyond Kentucky Bluegrass is a turfgrass cultivar released in 2001, notable for its strong rhizome development and rapid recovery from heavy wear and traffic damage.

Apollo Kentucky Bluegrass is a cultivar of Poa pratensis developed for turf applications. Released in 1998, this cool-season grass is utilized for lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses. It is distinguished by its resistance to leaf spot disease and its ability to withstand summer stress. Like oth...

Paragon GLR is a cool-season turfgrass cultivar of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). The acronym GLR indicates that the variety was specifically bred for resistance to gray leaf spot, a destructive fungal disease that commonly affects ryegrass in humid environments. This characteristic makes it s...

G-2 is a cool-season turfgrass cultivar of creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) developed at Pennsylvania State University in the 1990s. It is primarily used on golf course putting greens due to its tolerance for very low mowing heights. The cultivar produces a dense, upright playing surface th...

Everest Kentucky Bluegrass is a cool-season turfgrass cultivar of Poa pratensis developed for lawn and commercial landscape applications. Released in 2002, the variety is recognized among turf breeders for its resistance to black stem rust and various other fungal diseases. The grass exhibits strong...

Rhizing Moon Tall Fescue is a turf-type grass cultivar developed in the United States, notable for its innovative rhizomatous spreading capability and high drought tolerance.

Bedazzled Kentucky Bluegrass is a turfgrass cultivar released in 1996 that is noted for its bright, appealing mid-dark green color and strong resistance to melting out.

Rebel IV Tall Fescue is an advanced turf-type grass cultivar developed in the United States, recognized for its improved rhizome production and superior wear tolerance.

Fiesta 4 is a cultivar of perennial ryegrass (*Lolium perenne*), a cool-season turfgrass. Developed by Seed Research of Oregon, it is specifically bred for improved resistance to gray leaf spot, a fungal disease that limits perennial ryegrass survival in humid, warm climates. Like other perennial ry...

Firecracker is a cultivar of tall fescue (*Festuca arundinacea*), a cool-season turfgrass. It is classified as a "turf-type" tall fescue, meaning it has finer leaves and a denser growth habit than older forage varieties. Tall fescue is known for deep roots that provide good heat and drought toleranc...

Apple GL is a cultivar of perennial ryegrass (*Lolium perenne*), a cool-season turfgrass. It is bred for genetic resistance to gray leaf spot, a disease caused by the fungus *Magnaporthe oryzae* that damages ryegrass in warm, humid environments. Perennial ryegrass is used for permanent turf and wint...

Falcon IV is a turf-type tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) cultivar developed in the United States for use in residential and commercial lawns. As a cool-season grass, it is distinguished by a deep root system that improves drought tolerance compared to older tall fescue varieties. The cultivar is a...

Midnight Star is a cultivar of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), a popular cool-season turfgrass species commonly used for residential lawns and athletic fields. It was developed from the Midnight lineage of Kentucky bluegrass, which is widely known for producing grasses with a deep, rich green co...