The Best Grass Seed for Shady Areas
Formulated with beautiful seed varieties selected for lower inputs (water, fertilizer, chemicals, pesticides) and greater heat tolerance.
“Premium Shade Mix” is an outstanding choice for shady areas.
Why Choose Premium Shade Mix?
Shade-to-Sun Flexibility – Perfect for any yard with both dense shade and moderate sunny areas.
Deep, Dark‑Green Color – Gives your home excellent curb‑appeal.
Fine‑Textured Leaf Blades – Feels soft to walk on barefoot and creates a dense turf.
Top‑Rated Varieties – Comprised of three fine fescues, bluegrass, and ryegrass – all proven to perform in northern lawns.
Superior Disease Resistance – Provides you with an advantage against hot, humid summers.
No Coated Seed, No Fillers, No Annuals – Pure, 100% proprietary Kentucky Bluegrass for maximum value.
FORMULATION
20% Proprietary Kentucky Bluegrass
20% Proprietary Creeping Red Fescue
20% Proprietary Chewings Fescue
20% Proprietary Hard Fescue
20% Proprietary Perennial Ryegrass
Premium Shade Mix contains some varieties that are A-LIST approved & TWCA qualified, which means they have been developed, tested, and selected for lower inputs – reduced water, less chemicals & pesticides, less fertilizer, and greater heat tolerance.
SEEDING RATE
New Lawn: 4-6 lbs/1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs/acre
Overseeding: 2-3 lbs/sq. ft.
Premium Shade Mix includes only varieties with excellent to very good ratings in NTEP trials for disease ratings, genetic color, density, and overall turf quality. Premium Shade is an outstanding mix for new lawns.
NOTES ON PROPRIETARY FINE FESCUES
- Mixing fine fescues for shade tolerance is recommended by the Turf Department at Rutgers University.
- Fine fescues are shade-tolerant and attractive.
- These varieties provide excellent turf quality.
- They resist disease better than “low-end” or “common” varieties.
- Improved varieties of fine fescue also tolerate traffic better.
Questions? Please email us at hey@pilgrimseed.com
