Jonathan Green Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed, 1 lb.
- Germinates and establishes quickly
- Has been proven to grow where other shady lawn seed mixtures have failed
- Perfect for use around mature trees and shrubs where the penetration of sunlight is limited
- Improved turfgrass varieties possessing beneficial endophytes for natural insect and disease resistance
Jonathan Green's Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed contains shade-tolerant Black Beauty® varieties for lawns with big shady trees, large shrubs, or areas shaded by houses or other permanent structures. Black Beauty® Dense Shade contains the four families of cool-season turfgrasses: turf-type tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fine fescues, which creates great versatility in shady to partial sun lawns. This seed germinates in 14 to 21 days.
1 lb Bag
Overseeding - Seeds up to 600 sq. ft.
New Lawns - Seeds up to 300 sq. ft.
Grass Type: Tall and Fine Fescues, Perennial Rye, & Kentucky Bluegrass
Grass Color: Dark green
Recommended Planting Months: For cool season grasses
Mid-August through mid-October
Mid-March through mid-May
Sun Tolerance: Good
Shade Tolerance: Excellent
Light Requirements: Partial sun to shade (4 - 6 hours of sun)
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Insect & Disease Resistance: Good
High Traffic Tolerance: Good
Planting Depth: 1/4 inches
Germination Time: 14 - 21 days
