Red fescue seeds of the "Diana" variety (Festuca rubra L.) represent an octoploid species with characteristic anthocyanin leaf coloring and medium width. The plant has long, thick rhizomes up to 45 cm, semi-prostrate stems, and open, narrow, medium-sized leaves covered with a waxy coating. Flag leaves of medium length and width give the grass a neat appearance, while medium-sized, long, awned inflorescences with paired branchlet arrangement create a harmonious structure.
Seeds are large with a distinctly expressed basal root, ensuring good germination after mowing. Maturation time is medium-late, and resistance to snow mold makes the variety suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions. Thanks to these properties, "Diana" is widely used as a pasture and lawn grass: it grows back quickly after mowing, maintaining a dense turf mass.
The variety meets GOST requirements and is included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements, which confirms its quality and reliability. "Diana" is suitable for those looking for a stable, fast-growing fescue plant with an attractive appearance and high productivity on pastures and lawns.
