Create a lawn you'll be proud to call your own with Pennington Smart Seed Fescue/Bluegrass. In a combination favored by many lawn professionals, this mix combines the durability and shade tolerance of turf-type tall fescue grasses with the vigor, desirable color, and lushness Kentucky bluegrass brings. Ideal for areas that receive four to eight hours of daily sun, this premium seed mix creates a dense, luxurious, dark green lawn that withstands heavy use.
Planting Zones: 1,5,6,7,8, parts of 2,9
Daily Light Required: Full sun to medium shade (4-8 hrs sun)
Sun Tolerance: Excellent
Shade Tolerance: Moderate
Grass Color: Dark green
Grass Texture: Fine
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Very good
Traffic Tolerance: Excellent
Planting Zones: 1,5,6,7,8, parts of 2,9
Recommended Planting Dates: Early spring or early fall
Planting Rates:
Planting Depth: No more than ¼”
Germination: 7-21 days
Mowing Height: 2”-3”
Grows best in the shaded area.
For sunny & shady lawns.
Needs 4 to 8 hours of daily sun.
Plant in early Spring or Fall, when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
STEP 1: PREPARE
Remove debris, then rake the soil to loosen and smooth the top layer.
STEP 2: APPLY
Spread the seed evenly using a spreader. For new lawns, apply a starter fertilizer. Rake gently to work your seed & fertilizer into the soil.
STEP 3: WATER
This is the most important step! Keep the soil moist by watering daily (twice a day if you have to) until grass sprouts and reaches about 3” tall.