• 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