Merrifield Shady Grass Seed

Our shady blend is ideal for moderate to heavy shade conditions that receive 2 to 3 hours of sun daily. Merrifield Shady contains 60% hard fescue, 20% perennial rye and 20% Kentucky bluegrass. This blend creates a fine-textured, bright green, easy-care lawn that performs well under trees and adapts to moist or dry soil. If the area of your lawn you need to seed receives less than 2 hours of sun each day, consider lawn alternatives, such as ground covers or artificial turf. Merrifield Shady takes about 14 to 21 days to germinate and will reach mowing height after 6 to 8 weeks. It is considered established after it’s been mowed at least three times. You can begin applying weed preventers once it’s established.