The 11 Best Grass Seed For Shade in January 2023

SHADE TOLERANT GRASS SEED - Our grass seed mix has shade-tolerant grass seeds designed for areas where the penetration of sunlight is limited. Perfect for lawns with big trees, large shrubs, or areas shaded by houses or other permanent structures.

PROVIDES A DARK GREEN LAWN - This grass seed mix produces healthy, dense, and attractive turf with a dark-green color.

GERMINATES & ESTABLISHES QUICKLY - Our lawn seed mixture has a germination time of 14 - 21 days. These turfgrass varieties also possess beneficial endophytes.

CONTAINS 4 COOL-SEASON GRASSES - Black Beauty Dense Shade contains the four families of cool-season turfgrasses: turf-type tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial rye, and fine fescues. This creates great versatility in shady to partial sun lawns.

COMPLETE COVERAGE - This 1 lb bag will seed up to 300 sq. ft. for new lawns. For overseeding, this bag will seed up to 600 sq. ft. The best time to apply is mid-August to mid-October, or mid-March through mid-May.

Dense shade grass seed mix

Reduces water and fertilizer requirements

7 Pounds covers 4200 square feet area

Dense shade grass seed mix

Dense shade mixture grows in shady areas where other seed mixtures have failed

Contains naturally insect resistant endophytic turfgrass varieties

Reduces water and fertilizer requirements

7 Pounds covers 4200 square feet area

Scotts Turf Builder Dense Shade Mix Grass Seed is designed for sun and shade and grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight

Grass seed with fertilizer includes shade-tolerant, self-repairing, and medium bladed texture grass varieties ideal for seeding around or under dense trees

Exclusive 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating absorbs more water, feeds with essential nutrients and protects seedlings from disease

Seeds up to to 1,750 sq. ft.

Not available in LA

For use where lawn will consistently receive no more than 4-6 hours of filtered sun per day

Grass will start to appear in 7-14 days, but may take up to 21 days for all seeds to germinate

Mixture of top-rated, premium quality seed blends that are 99.9% weed free

Uncoated seeds ensure maximum seed coverage; 750 sq. ft. coverage if seeding new lawn; 1,500 sq. ft. coverage if over seeding existing lawn

Pair with GreenView Fairway Formula Seeding Success, a biodegradable mulch with fertilizer that keeps seed moist longer while it germinates

GreenView Yard Wide Guarantee: Your Satisfaction or Your Money Back

3 pound bag

1,800 Square foot coverage

100% superior grass seed

Grow grass anywhere, guaranteed (subject to proper care) with this revolutionary seeding mix

Grass seed: Scotts best high performance seed; Mulch: absorbs 6X its weight in water and expands to surround the seed in a moist protective layer

Fertilizer: Exclusive controlled release technology feeds seedlings to jumpstart growth

Tackifier: Helps keep seed from washing away; Protectant: Helps keep seedlings safe from harmful diseases that can attack newly planted areas

Grows in full sun and dense shade, high traffic areas and on slopes; seeds up to 225 sq. ft

Not available in HI

The perfect mix of Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass and Fine Fescue to survive sun and moderate shade

Ideal grass seed for lawns that receive sun in some parts and moderate shade in others

Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed

For areas getting 4 to 6 hours of sunlight

Excellent disease resistance and very good drought tolerance

Save up to 30% more water year after year versus ordinary grass seed

Guaranteed to grow

See results in 8 to 21 days

This bag covers up to 2,330 sq. ft.

The perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions

Grow thick, green grass in areas of your lawn that don't receive much sunlight

Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed

Requires only 2 to 6 hours of sunlight

Disease and traffic-resistant for a strong, durable lawn

Save up to 30% more water year after year versus ordinary grass seed

Guaranteed to grow

See results in 8 to 16 days

This bag covers up to 750 sq. ft.

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 newlawn rate (subject to proper care)

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

This sun and shade grass seed and fertilizer combination will change the way you grow grass; it's the most complete solution for large problem areas in your lawn and for establishing new grass

Fall and Spring are the best times to plant grass seed; seed germinates best when temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F and the chance of frost has passed

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

May not be available in every state

Rebels is the original premium Tall Fescue and it's still the best Tall Fescue on the market

Tough grass with thick, deep and dense roots that will thrive through the toughest conditions

Produces a darker, greener and denser lawn than Kentucky-31 and other tall fescues

Grows well in partial shade to full sun and in a wide range of soils

Requires 4 to 6 hours of sunlight

Withstands heavy traffic, insects, heat and drought for lower maintenance

Guaranteed to grow

See results in 8 to 16 days

This bag covers up to 1,750 sq. ft.

Repairs bare spots in two weeks or less

Guaranteed to grow

Everything you need to grow lush, thick grass is pre-mixed and ready to use

Contains a combination of Premium Smart Seed grass seed, professional-grade fertilizer, and mulch

Formulated with grasses that thrive in shady areas

Only requires 2 to 4 hours of daily sun

Contains Pennington’s exclusive Penkoted technology to ensure better plant growth

Covers up to 75 sq ft