Jonathan Green Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed

• Proven to grow where other shady lawn seed mixtures have failed
• Perfect for use around the base of mature trees and shrubs where sunlight is limited
• Germinates and establishes quickly
• Improved turfgrass varieties possessing beneficial endophytes for natural insect and disease resistance

Coverage:  

• 1 lb Bag
• • Overseeding – Seeds up to 600 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 300 sq. ft.
• 3 lb Bag
• • Overseeding – Seeds up to 1,800 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 900 sq. ft.
• 7 lb Bag
• • Overseeding – Seeds up to 4,200 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 2,100 sq. ft.
• 25 lb Bag
• • Overseeding – Seeds up to 15,000 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 7,500 sq. ft.

Grass Type:  Tall and Fine Fescues, Perennial Rye

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:  ¼ inches

Germination Time:  14 – 21 days