`BA 78-165` Kentucky Bluegrass

Abstract

A variety of Kentucky Bluegrass having a medium to high level of resistance to leaf spot and melting out disease, red thread and powdery mildew; a moderate tolerance to billbugs; a medium deep green color throughout the growing season; the ability to form a medium to high quality turf under a variety of environmental conditions; a moderately wide leaf blade; a low growth habit; and a high level of seed yielding capacity.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A variety of Kentucky Bluegrass plant, substantially as shown and described, characterized by a medium to high level of resistance to a broad spectrum of diseases, including leaf spot and melting out disease, red thread and powdery mildew; a moderate tolerance to billbugs; a medium deep green color throughout the growing season; medium to high quality turf formation under a wide variety of environmental conditions; a moderately wide leaf blade; a low growth habit; and a high level of seed yielding capacity.