Dense Shade Tall Fescue Seed Mixture

This fescue grass seed mixture from Pennington Seed is an excellent choice for dense shady lawn areas. With 75% Tall fescue grass seed and 25% Fine Fescue Grass Seed* this grass will tolerate densely shaded areas.

Dense Shade Mixture is suitable for use in transition zone areas and Northern USA locations where Fescue grass grows well. Packaged for use in small shade areas of home lawns - Very inexpensive!

FOR LARGER LAWN AREAS --- Consider planting the Mid America Super Shade Grass Seed Mixture. Available in larger sized 25 & 50 lb. Bags.

For more information on managing grasses located in shady areas:

Visit www.shadegrass.com

Planting & Growing Dense Shade Fescue

For details on planting fescue grass seed see our menu here on the right. Always follow the instructions on your bag or container of grass seed.

Areas Of Adaptation

Dense Shade Seed Mixture is best adapted to cool areas from the transition zone, north and in shady areas of the transition zone.

Establishment Of Dense Shade Mixture

New Lawn Areas: Plant 5-8 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
Overseeding: Plant 2-4 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
Soil pH: Between 6.0 and 7.0
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Date: Plant in early spring or early fall.

Current Varieties In Dense Shade Mix*

Dense Shade Fescue mixture contains a blend of approximately 75% Tall Fescue grasses such as:

• Greystone
• Justice
• Virtue II

This Dense Shade Mixture also contains Fine Fescues such as:

• Razor Red Fescue
• 7 Seas Chewings Fescue

*Seed varieties & actual percentages subject to change due to availability / supply for any blended mix.