25 Best and Coolest Shade Grasses
1. Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green 12006 Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mixture, 25-Pound
This product comes in 25pound Wide adaptability and elite varieties make this grass seed mixture Available in a 25lb size Wide adaptibility and elite varieties Sun and shade mixture will grow a thick darkgreen lawn in both sun and partial shade areas Endophyte enhanced for improved insect resistance
Popular mixture choice
2. Barenbrug
Barenbrug 25621 Turf Sense Grass Seed-Grows in Areas of Dense Shade, 5 LB Bag
Germination and coverage 712 days to germinate New lawn coverage is 10 lbs1000 sq ft Overseeding coverage is 5 lbs1000 sq ft Beautiful and lush seed produces a grass that is durable thick and fine in texture It will have your front yard backyard or other areas around the house looking the best in the neighborhood Growing season early spring or fall when daily temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees Moderate watering is required
Expected blooming period spring to fall Sunlight exposure partial shade Grass seed for shady areas lawn seed mixture designed for areas of dense shade Capable of growing in both sunlight and dense shade Effective in small or large uses use this grass seed to grow a beautiful new lawn or overseed your current lawn Additionally can be used to repair thinning areas and bare spots
3. Grotrax
Biodegradable grass seed mat once rolled out and watered our specialized grass roll sticks to the ground Each seed is surrounded by fertilizer and held in place between two bio fabric layers grotrax micro pellet fertilizer produces fast germination and uniform growth The biodegradable fabric prevents seeds from washing away making it cheaper easier to apply and lighter than expensive traditional sod Simply roll water and watch it grow every grotrax roll contains seed fertilizer and mulch to create an allinone grass growing solution Our bermuda rye big roll growing system stays green even in extreme conditions or scorching sun
50 square feet big roll our product is super lightweight and easy to roll out or cut into patches to fix damaged areas or to grow entire new lawns Our bermuda rye grass seed roll grows fast and thickensup for an attractive durable lawn Perfect for sun semishade and slopes designed for full sun and light or semi shade conditions grotrax has fine bladed texture and medium to high drought resistance Each bio roll contains only the highest quality certified weed free awardwinning oregon seed
All in one growing solution grotrax allinone grass seed fabric contains seed fertilizer and mulch in one easy to use roll out growing system Every seed perfectly placed at over 100 of its recommended planting rate Each grotrax bermuda rye grass seed roll contains the latest in grass growing technology inclusive of highquality seed from leading oregon growers
4. Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green Fast Grow Grass Seed, 7-Pound
Fast grow grass seed mix 7 pound bag Provides a hardy turf quickly in sun and shade Perfect seed mixture where the fastest results are required Contains naturally insect resistant grass 100 superior grass seed 3500 square foot coverage
5. Bonide
Bonide 60211 Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3-Pound
Dense shade duraturf mix of premium grass seed Comes with 3pound Specially formulated improved turf grass varieties for dense shade areas Spreads quickly to repair thin and bare spots Ideal for seeding under tree cover
6. Scotts
Southern grass seed mix designed to thrive in harsh summer conditions of sun shade and high traffic with a mediumcoarse bladed texture and high drought resistance Scotts turf builder grass seed southern gold mix for tall fescue lawns is bred to stand up to harsh conditions including heat and drought Seeds up to 5000 sq Ft
Exclusive 4 in 1 watersmart plus coating absorbs more water feeds with essential nutrients and protects seedlings from diseases Not available in all states
7. Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green 12002 Sun and Shade Grass Seed Mix, 3 Pounds
Endophyte enhanced for improved insect resistance Wide adaptibility and elite varieties Sun and shade mixture Available in a 3lb size Wide adaptability and elite varieties It will grow a thick dark green lawn in both sun and partial shade areas This contains 1 pounds and covers 750 square feet area Popular mixture choice
8. Patio
Easy to install It could be installed either to soft ground such as grass soil garden or hard ground with the pole base sold separately such as deck concrete Versatile installation options for you Additional extenisons available you are able to add height to this pole with our additional 24 inch and 47 inch section pole Needs to purchase separately Package includes 42 section pole x3 dring clamp x1 pole cap x1 drilling screws with rubber washer x1washer x2installation instructions x1
Used to hold up sun shade sails canopies tarps string lights tents or as a sign post Reinforced screw and pole base more stable and sturdy to avoid pole bending when shade sail tensioned
9. Bonide
BONIDE GRASS SEED Sun and Shade Grass Seed (.75lb)
Specially formulated improved turf grass varieties for full sun or shade Duration mix of premium grass seed Spreads quickly to repair thin and bare spots Made in united states
10. Florida Foliage
Dwarf Mondo Grass Qty 80 Live Plants Shade Loving Evergreen Ground Cover
This lowmaintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system After the mature root system is established watering is needed occasionally except during a drought watering is needed regularly Pruning old foliage is recommended to maintain a wellgroomed appearance This dwarf variety only half the size of others creates a lush groundcover of dense dark green grasslike clumps Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast Striking in mass plantings in the landscape Evergreen
This perennial evergreen grass is dense with dark green foliage Its slow and clumping growth habit reaches only 46 inches tall46 inches wide This ornamental grass is widely used in rock gardens seashore plantings borders and groundcovers Search florida foliage to view our full collection
Dwarf mondo grass is similar in appearance to a ground cover commonly called lilyturf liriope muscari but has thinner leaves and a finer texture
11. Greenview
GreenView 2829338 Fairway Formula Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mixture, 20 lb.
Greenview yard wide guarantee your satisfaction or your money back Pair with greenview fairway formula grass seed seeding success a biodegradable mulch with fertilizer that protects grass seed while it germinates Mixture of toprated premium quality seed blends that are 999 weed free Uncoated seeds ensure maximum seed coverage 5000 sq Ft Coverage if seeding new lawn 10000 sq Ft Coverage if over seeding existing lawn
For use in both sun and shade areas of the lawn best with 48 hours of filtered sun per day Fast seed germination in 710 days for quickly established lawns Enhanced seed variety for heat drought and insect resistant areas
12. Scotts
Unique proprietary combination of sun and shade mix of seed and fertilizer results in full green grass that grows in just weeks expect to see grass growing at a minimum of 12 days and maximum of 21 days Fall and spring are the best times to plant grass seed seed germinates best when temperatures are between 60f and 80f and the chance of frost has passed Enjoy a new lawn in just weeks with scotts turf builder rapid grass sun shade mix grows up to 2x times faster than seed alone when applied at the new lawn rate subject to proper care
For best results rake soil lightly to remove debris apply grass seed with a scotts spreader then water daily or as needed to keep soil surface moist until the seedlings reach 2 to 3 inches tall one 16lb Bag seeds up to 8000 sq Ft This sun and shade grass seed and fertilizer combination will change the way you grow grass its the most complete solution for large problem areas in your lawn and for establishing new grass
13. Scotts
Scotts Company 17290 Classic Dense Shade Mix Grass Seed, 3-Pound
This product is manufactured in china 999 percent weedfree and uncoated for greater seed coverage 3pound covers 1300 square feet Classic dense shade mix grass seed Ideal for seeing around under dense trees Easy to use This 3pound bag covers 1300 square feet Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees and grows with as little as 4 hours sunlight
14. Pennington
Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Seed, 7 lb
Contains grass seed varieties that thrive in shade Uses up to 30 less water versus ordinary grass seed Penningtons exclusive penkoted technology protects the seed from deadly fungus Grass establishes quickly This bag covers up to 1750 sq Ft Good drought and disease tolerance Produces a finebladed grass and lowermaintenance lawn
Formulated to outperform other shade grass seed mixes
15. Pennington
Pennington Smart Seed Southern Sun and Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer Mix, 7 Pounds
Ideal grass seed for lawns that receive sun in some parts and moderate shade in others This bag covers up to 1750 sq Ft For areas getting 4 to 6 hours of sunlight Guaranteed to grow Save up to 30 more water year after year versus ordinary grass seed See results in 8 to 21 days
Survives in hot humid and harsh conditions Grass seed and fertilizer mix for southern tall fescue lawns Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed
16. Scotts
Zoysia grass seed mulch is designed for full sun and light shade Combines mulch and grass seed to grow a tough durable lowmaintenance lawn Seeds up to 2000 sq Ft Thrives in heat drought and partial shade Extremely versatile seed mix thats 999 weed free
17. Florida Foliage
Dense tufts are lush and exotic for asian gardens modern looks and high contrast foliage effects Exciting shade garden plant with diverse applications from singles to groups and masses Outstanding fine textured color in containers Ophiopogon planiscapus black dragon black dragon mondo grass each 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 14 wide foliage Spreading by rhizomes a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years For fast coverage we plant on 8 centers This easytogrow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues golds and good imaginations Plant in part sun to shade Hardy in zones 510 Grows 6 tall The black dragon mondo grass is an excellent candidate for a terrarium or fairy garden
Grown packaged and shipped exclusively by florida foliage Stunning contrast for the front of the border with exceptional dense purpleblack grasslike foliage Produces dark lavender flowers in summer that are followed by purple berries in fall creating additional interest in the landscape Use en masse as edging or tuck into mixed containers Evergreen Thrives in humusrich evenly moist welldrained soils Takes cool sun needs bright shade in hot climates Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system For a neat appearance remove old foliage before new leaves emerge Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring
18. WaterSaver
The only seed you will ever need water saver is low maintenance and is self repairing turf It knits lawn together by quickly filling damaged or open spots As a result less watering and mowing is required Sunlight exposure fullsun Patent rtf fescue creates strong root system for your lawn with less overseeding and fewer weed problems This fescue grass seed produces a thick even lawn in the sun or shade Lawn seeding rate 10 lb1000 sq Ft
Grows great in sun or shade excellent in the transition climate zone as well as the northern climate zone Decrease lawn maintenance water saver allows you to mow close to the turf and use substantially less water to maintain the richness of your lawn Excellent color and disease resistant withstands stressful weather conditions and keeps a rich green color Provides excellent protection against insects diseases and enhances drought tolerance
19. instead
Sunlight exposure full sun Can be used on coolseason grass types to fill in bare patches thicken existing lawns or start new lawns Safe to use around every member of the family including pets when used as directed Helps lawns thrive in their local climate For best results apply instead ambitious grass sun shade mix using an instead go getter spreader covers up to 5600 sq Ft For existing lawns or 1865 sq Ft For new lawns
Instead ambitious grass sun shade mix is a natural blend of perennial ryegrass fine fescue and kentucky bluegrass that will establish fast spread quickly and grow happily when used as directed
20. JRK SEED
JRK Southern Premium Dense Shade Grass Seed Mix – 25 lbs.
Does not require to be fertilized more than 4 times a year with emphasis on making sure ample irrigation is supplied to area The best heavy shade tolerant mix available in the market today Check orange coded map for best location application areas This jrk mix will thrive in heavy to moderate shade in moist conditions
21. Greenview
GreenView 2829344 Fairway Formula Grass Seed Dense Shade Mixture, 20 lb.
Grass will start to appear in 714 days but may take up to 21 days for all seeds to germinate Uncoated seeds ensure maximum seed coverage 5000 sq Ft Coverage if seeding new lawn 10000 sq Ft Coverage if over seeding existing lawn For use where lawn will consistently receive no more than 46 hours of filtered sun per day Mixture of toprated premium quality seed blends that are 999 weed free
Greenview yard wide guarantee your satisfaction or your money back Pair with greenview fairway formula seeding success a biodegradable mulch with fertilizer that keeps seed moist longer while it germinates
22. Florida Foliage
Floratam is one of the most cost effective st Augustine grasses to satisfy your residential or commercial needs It is believed to be native to the coastal regions of both the gulf of mexico and the mediterranean St Augustinegrass is established by vegetative propagation only which includes sod plugs or sprigs Vegetative propagation means that plant parts with growing points are used for planting rather than seeds Packaged and shipped exclusively by florida foliage Floratam is a vigorous coarse textured st Augustine grass variety Stolons of floratam are large purplishred in color demand this characteristic when purchasing sod with internodes averaging 3 in length Leaf blades are wider and longer than common st Augustine grass
It is important to provide irrigation on the correct schedule when grass is newly planted Multiple short 510 minutes irrigations throughout the course of the day for 710 days following planting helps the grass establish without drying out For the next 710 days irrigate once a day to apply ¼½ inch of water After this frequency should be reduced to 23 times weekly again applying ¼½ inch of water
St Augustine floratam is a coarser textured grass when viewed upclose However when viewed as a lawn the coarseness of the blades are reduced Mowing height should not be over 1 12 However if you do not water in dry weather increase the mowing to 2 or higher if possible
23. Pennington
Pennington One Step Complete for Dense Shade Areas – Bare Spot Repair Grass Seed Mix – 8.3 lb
Formulated with grasses that thrive in shady areas Combination premium smart seed grass seed professionalgrade fertilizer and mulch Contains penningtons exclusive penkoted technology to ensure better plant growth Repairs bare spots in two weeks or less Everything you need to grow lush thick grass is premixed and ready to use
24. Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green 10820 Fast Grow Grass Seed Mix, 3 Pounds
Fast grow grass seed mix Germinates in 14 days Available in a 3lb size Germinates in just 714 days Provides a hardy turf quickly in sun and shade Ideal for use in sun and shade areas Perfect seed mixture where the fastest results are required Use in sun and shade lawn areas
25. Twin City Seed Co.
Resilient sustainable beautiful turf ideal for lawns or places you cant or dont want to mow fertilize or water including wildflower beds and berms residential commercial institutional or municipal lawns yards sidewalk medians parks sports fields right of ways and landscaping Low maintenance mow biweekly to monthly to a height of 3 inches max height if left unmowed is 1012 inches fertilizer not recommended or necessary no need to water once established
Seed bag contents 25lb Bag covers spread of 5000 sq Ft Low grow fine fescue grass seed mix seed viable up to 1 year Certified high quality seed oregon certified seed 99 weed free no noxious weeds nongmo
Grows under tough conditions grows in most soil types from very sandy to somewhat heavy clay soils and accepts most sun conditions from full sun to heavy shade drought tolerant
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