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Grass Seed Mixes for Sun, Shade and Climate
Jonathan Green offers grass seed for full sun, medium shade and full shade, including Black Beauty mixes formulated for climates such as Pennsylvania and the Rocky Mountain states. It also offers Fast Grow Mixed and Contractors Annual Ryegrass. Check the light an area gets and the sun or shade rating before you choose.
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Buying Guide: Grass Seed Mixes by Light and Climate
Black Beauty Sun and Shade Mixes
Black Beauty Original Tall Fescue and Black Beauty Ultra grow in sun or shade, and Black Beauty Ultra fills in bare spots quickly. Black Beauty Dense Shade Mixed suits lawns with big shady trees, large shrubs or areas shaded by houses. Choose a size such as 3 lb, 7 lb or 25 lb to suit the size of your lawn.
Climate Specific Black Beauty Mixes
Black Beauty Rocky Mountain Mixed is formulated for high altitudes. Black Beauty Keystone is formulated for the climates of Pennsylvania, and Black Beauty Delmarva Mixed is formulated for the hot and humid climate of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Black Beauty Heat & Drought Mixed contains Texas bluegrass, which withstands temperatures of up to 100 degrees F.
Fast Grow and Contractors Ryegrass
Fast Grow Mixed works in sun or shade and comes in 3 lb, 15 lb and 25 lb sizes. Contractors Annual Ryegrass is for Full Sun/Medium Shade, germinates quickly, and is most often used by new home builders to establish a lawn. It can be overseeded with any Black Beauty mixture to grow a lawn that will persist for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jonathan Green make?
Jonathan Green offers grass seed, including Black Beauty mixes for sun or shade, full shade and specific climates such as Rocky Mountain, Keystone, Delmarva and Heat & Drought, plus Fast Grow Mixed and Contractors Annual Ryegrass. Mixes come in sizes such as 1 lb, 3 lb, 7 lb, 15 lb and 25 lb.
How do I choose the right grass seed mix?
Start with the light the area gets. Most Black Beauty mixes grow in sun or shade, Contractors Annual Ryegrass is for Full Sun/Medium Shade, and Black Beauty Dense Shade is for full shade. Keystone is formulated for Pennsylvania climates and Heat & Drought for hot and dry areas, so match the mix to your region.
Which Jonathan Green mix is for hot and dry areas?
The Black Beauty Heat & Drought Mixed is formulated for hot and dry areas and grows well in sun or shade. It contains Texas bluegrass, a native bluegrass that withstands temperatures of up to 100 degrees F and needs far less maintenance than Kentucky bluegrass mixtures. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for seeding and watering.
