DURANA TALL FESCUE
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Durana is a low growing, medium dark green tall fescue cultivar developed specifically for turf uses

Durana is one of the first new varieties of turf type tall fescues developed especially for Brown Patch resistance.  Brown Patch is one of the most widespread and damaging disease problems for homeowner and professional turf.  An improved turf variety with resistance to Brown Patch is a significant turf improvement.

Festuca arundinacea

DURANA TALL FESCUE IS ONLY OCCASIONALLY AVAILABLE IN MIXTURES SOLD BY SEEDLAND We do NOT sell this item at this time.

Plant Breeder:  Dr. Mike M. McCarthy, E. F. Burlingham & Sons
Experimental Designation - MB-211

Durana ranked # 27 in overall turfgrass quality out of 129 turf-type tall fescues tested in National Tall Fescue Test – 1996 (NTEP No. 00-5).

DURANA Characteristics:

• Outstanding turf quality
• Excellent resistance to southern turf stresses
• Rich green color
• Selected for Brown Patch resistance
• Exceptional winter color
• Contains endophyte for insect resistance
• Excellent heat tolerance

Recommended Use:

Golf Courses (Roughs), Parks, Home Lawns, Athletic Fields, and Sod Farms

Climatic Zones:

3, 5, 6, 7, 8 (may not be adaptable to all areas within each climatic zone)
For use where Tall Fescues are adapted.

Establishment & Maintenance:

Sow in sun or shade in spring or fall.  Mid-summer sowing is not recommended except for areas of dense shade that can be well watered.  Lime soil to 5.5 – 6.0 pH and follow soil test recommendations for fertilization.  Maintain adequate soil moisture for proper germination.  Under ideal conditions, germination may begin in as few as 9 days.  Full germination may take up to 21 days.  First mowing is suggested when plants reach approximately 2 inches. (5.1 cm) 

Seeding Rates:

·        Parks & Home Lawns     8 - 10 lbs/1000 sq ft

·        Roughs    5 - 10 lbs/1000 sq ft

·        Athletic Fields   10  - 15 lbs/1000 sq ft

·        Sod Farms      8  - 10 lbs/1000 sq ft