Pennington The Rebels Sun & Shade Grass Seed Mix
When your lawn has a mix of sunlight and shade, The Rebels Brand® from Pennington delivers the premium performance homeowners have trusted for decades. Ideal for northern and transition zones, this cool-season blend combines the toughness, drought resistance, and deep roots of turf-type tall fescue with the versatility to thrive in varying light conditions.
It’s built with thick, deep, and dense roots that grow up to 40 percent more than ordinary grass, providing excellent drought tolerance and disease resistance. This 3 lb. bag covers up to 1,000 sq. ft. for overseeding an existing lawn and 333 sq. ft. for starting a new lawn from scratch. Plant it in early spring or fall, and you’ll see results in 8 to 21 days.
The roots of The Rebels Brand date back to 1979, when turf researchers at Rutgers University introduced the original 'Rebel'—the first turf-type tall fescue known for its finer texture, darker color, lower growth, and improved drought tolerance. Today, Rebels Sun & Shade continues that legacy with an advanced blend designed to handle both sunny and moderately shady areas. With roots like those, it’s only natural that The Rebels Brand carries the Pennington name.
- 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 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 21 days
Sizes:
Daily Light Required: 4-6 hours
Sun Tolerance: Good
Shade Tolerance: Good
Drought Tolerance: Very Good
Disease Resistance: Excellent
Traffic Tolerance: Good
Recommended Planting Dates: Early Spring or Early Fall
- Planting Rates:
- New Lawns: 9 lbs/1,000 sq. ft.
- Overseeding: 3 lbs/1.000 sq. ft.
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 8-21 days
Mowing Height: 3"
Planting Zone: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, M
Step 1: Prepare
For bare spots/new lawns: Remove debris, then rake the soil to loosen and smooth the top layer.
For overseeding/thin areas: Start by mowing existing grass as short as possible followed by removing debris. Then rake the soil to loosen and smooth the top layer.
Step 2: Apply Fertilizer
Apply a starter fertilizer at the manufacturer’s
recommended rate.
Step 3: Apply Seed
Spread the seed evenly using a spreader according to the recommended spreader settings listed below. Then rake gently to work your seed & fertilizer into the soil.
Step 4: Water
Keep the soil moist by watering daily as needed until grass sprouts and reaches about 3" tall.