Kingstar

1.   Kingstar is a 193 clone synthetic variety. Clones were selected for resistance to Verticillium wilt and stem nematode from eight experimental populations. Germplasm traces to Vernal, Saranac, Ranger, Atlantic, Grimm, and WL 318. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 10%, Ladak - 6%, M. varia - 40%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish - 31%, Chilean - 9%, and Peruvian - 1%

2.   Kingstar is a dormant variety adapted for use in the northeastern northcentral and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. Kingstar has been tested in MD, NY, IL, WI, IA and WA and will be marketed throughout the northern U.S.

3.   Approximately 94% of the flowers are purple, 4% variegated,1% yellow, and 1% cream. Midsummer growth is erect with fall growth similar to Range