Best Full Shade Grass Seed in 2026

Turn weak, thin grass into a thick green lawn you can enjoy all season long with the two-bag Scotts Turf Builder THICK'R LAWN and EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade Bundle

First, trust the unique combination of Scotts high performance seed, premium continuous release lawn food, and super-absorbent growing material found in Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade grass seed to grow grass anywhere

Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade contains mulch that expands when watered to surround seeds in a moist protective layer, helping seed grow in sun, shade, on slopes, and in high traffic areas

ESTABLISHES NEW YARDS & FILLS IN BARE SPOTS - Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed quickly germinates for the fast establishment of newly seeded lawns. It also rapidly fills in bare spots to invigorate thin or damaged lawns.

PROVIDES A DARK GREEN LAWN - This grass seed mix produces healthy, dense, and attractive turf with a dark-green color. Grass types included are tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass.

RETAINS MOISTURE - With roots that can grow up to 4-feet deep and a waxy leaf coating, Black Beauty Ultra preserves moisture and limits evaporation. It also withstands heavy traffic.

Product 1: Encourages turf root growth for winter hardiness and quick spring green-up

Product 1: Promotes brilliant, deep green turf color with fewer clippings; no surge growth

Product 1: Zero phosphate and nearly 60% slow release nitrogen formula helps protect our waterways

Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Tall Fescue Lawns is a revolutionary grass seeding product designed to fill in bare spots and repair lawn damage

EZ Seed Patch & Repair contains a combination of high performance grass seed, mulch that expands to surround the seed, controlled release fertilizer, tackifier to help keep seed from washing away and a protectant to help keep seedlings safe

Scotts EZ Seed Tall Fescue grass seed grows in tough conditions such as full sun, dense shade, high traffic areas and on slopes

The perfect mix of Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass and Fine Fescue to survive sun and moderate shade

Ideal grass seed for lawns that receive sun in some parts and moderate shade in others

Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed

Grows in tough conditions, guaranteed! Subject to proper care.

With proper care, Centipede grass starts to grow in 14-30 days after planting (see label for watering directions)

Grows a low maintenance lawn

👨🏻‍⚕️ 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 - Our unique Pro-Nitro Coating is a brand new, never seen before technology, which we developed to generate a faster germination with less resources & input! Watch your lawn blossom into a thicker, lusher and greener lawn! It is easy to spread uniformly, reduces bird feeding, is a perfect competition against weeds and has the ability to keep the water closer to the seed which results in better germination & development - The perfect all rounder!

🌗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗘 + 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 - Our grass seed for shade and hard to grow areas feels right at home in shade & sun alike and grows into a rich dark green lawn which is incredibly soft to walk on. For your convenience it grows slower and requires less mowing. Ideal for northern lawns, as our premium grade shade grass seed handles cold weather conditions better, thins less during winter & leaves a better lawn every spring. 🇺🇸 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦𝗔

💎 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗘 & 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗗 - Big brands often don’t disclose their composition on purpose. How many high quality seeds do you really get when there’s 7 or more different types included? Our Shade & Sun mix uses the 3 best seeds for dense shade & sunny areas - no compromises! 10% Kentucky Bluegrass seed, 40% Perennial Rye Grass Seeds, 50% Red Fescue grass seed make up the ideal shade lawn seed, northern grass seed and shaded seed.

Annual

Rye Grass Seed

50 lb

Dichondra repens is one of the easiest ground cover plants to establish from seed. It is grown as a perennial in USDA Zones 7 – 11 and has a prostrate or creeping growth habit with circular leaves. It grows very close to the ground, (usually not over 2 inches tall) and is a warm season fast growing ground cover. It is adapted to warmer climates, but will retain its striking green color during winter temperatures as low as 20 - 25 degrees Farenheit with only slight leaf browning.

It only reaches 2 - 3 inches in maximum height and never needs mowed making it a perfect lawn alternative. Dichondra has broad, almost circular leaves (looks similar to clover) and when mowed low establishes a thick dense carpet look. Dichondra is now used in many ground cover situations where normal grasses may not do as well. It has a bright green color and a very good feel underfoot.

Beautiful in landscaping areas of no maintenance where adapted, and does not need to be mowed. When used in lawn situations it can be mowed for an even, smooth finish. Dichondra Repens is commonly called Kidney Weed, Dichondra Pony Foot, or Lawn Leaf. It grows so easily from ground cover seeds that it can be used as a lawn alternative to create a Dichondra Repens lawn.

PERENNIAL, fine-bladed grass. Excellent performance in shaded areas

SUPERIOR disease resistance

AGGRESSIVE tillering fills in lawns. Naturally 6-8" tall; does well cut or uncut

Product 1: For use in lawns that receive both sun and shade; seed varieties ensure mix will thrive in extreme environments

Product 1: A-LIST blend is 99.9% weed-free with our proprietary mix of top-rated, premium quality seeds

Product 1: Provides top rated resistance from heat, drought, insects, diseases and heavy traffic from children and pets

THE ONLY SEED YOU WILL EVER NEED: Water Saver is low maintenance and is self repairing turf. It knits lawn together by quickly filling damaged or open spots. As a result, less watering and mowing is required.

GROWS GREAT IN SUN OR SHADE: Excellent in the transition climate zone as well as the northern climate zone.

PATENT RTF FESCUE: Creates strong root system for your lawn with less overseeding and fewer weed problems. This fescue grass seed produces a thick, even lawn in the sun or shade.

Grow a lawn in sunny and high traffic areas with Fundamentals by Scotts Grass Seed Perennial Ryegrass Mix

This uniquely formulated seed is designed for yards that see a lot of activity, and performs well in direct sunlight

The perennial ryegrass seed establishes quickly and helps control erosion

SEED BAG CONTENTS: 25lb. bag covers spread of 5000 sq. ft.; low grow fine fescue grass seed mix; seed viable up to 1 year

RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE + BEAUTIFUL TURF: ideal for lawns or places you can't or don’t want to mow, fertilize, or water including wildflower beds and berms, residential, commercial, institutional, or municipal lawns, yards, sidewalk medians, parks, sports fields, right of ways, and landscaping

LOW MAINTENANCE: Mow biweekly to monthly to a height of 3 inches; max height if left unmowed is 10-12 inches; fertilizer not recommended or necessary; no need to water once established

For zones 8 and colder, it’s too late in the year to safely grow Zenith TifBlair Centipede lawns from seed. Frost will be here before we know it! We recommend you come back and buy grass seeds next year. It is best to purchase fresh seed closer to planting time to get the best germination rate. For zones 9 and 10, you can safely plant until September 30th. For Zones 11 and warmer, you can plant all year.

Coated Seed (no mulch) - the seed is coated to improve germination

A turfgrass for full sun to partial shade. It's also drought tolerant.

Packaged and shipped exclusively by Florida Foliage. Palmetto is a native St. Augustine grass cultivar selected for better color and finer texture than ordinary St. Augustine grass. Palmetto St. Augustine grass demonstrates superior shade, cold, frost, heat, and drought tolerance. This versatile turfgrass is used across the southern United States from the Carolinas to California under a wide range of climate and soil conditions making it the ideal choice for residential and commercial use.

Palmetto grass is rapidly becoming accepted as a landscaping standard as it has been used in thousands of lawns since 1994. Please note that like all turfgrass, Palmetto St. Augustine grass is a living plant, not a miracle grass. When properly maintained, however, Palmetto St. Augustine grass will deliver years of an aesthetically pleasing and functional lawn.

Palmetto grass is a semi-dwarf grass, giving it a plush appearance similar to Seville and Delmar, but Palmetto grass is less prone to becoming thatchy, even in full sunlight. The leaf blade width is similar to Bitterblue and Raleigh and finer than Floratam. When mowed high (3" - 4") it is often mistaken for fescue. The leaf blades are tapered at the tip with a rounded end, and are soft to the touch, unlike the prickly feel of Floratam.

Pink Muhly Grass Pot: Pink Muhly Grass, also known as cotton candy grass, is a clump-forming, warm-season perennial grass that forms surreal clouds of vibrant pink to pinkish-red flower panicles from early to late fall.

Outdoor and Indoor Plant: Resembling cotton candy, the large, airy, open inflorescences, half as long as the plant, float gracefully above the dark green, finely textured leaves. The USDA hardiness zone for outdoor planting is 6–9.

Easy Maintenance: Pink Muhly Grass is low-maintenance and easy to care for; it thrives in full sun to light shade, with the ideal temperature being 60–68 °F. A heat pack is also included for each plant if your region experiences cold weather.

Easy to grow perennial, drought tolerant full sun or full shade

Strong, robust plants

Grows 10-12 inches tall

This Kentucky blend is light green and has a course texture

Has an increased heat tolerance over other fescues

Tolerates drought and foot traffic very well

Low Maintenance

Grows in Full Sun or Partial Shade

Drought Tolerant

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Due to varying agricultural regulations, we do not ship to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and HI.

Full Sun, Part Shade

Thick clumps of rich grassy foliage at 2' are followed in September through November by puffy, rosy-purple upright blooms at 3 1/2’; they become cinnamon-colored for the winter months. The strong vertical line complements other grasses with arching habits, as well as many flowering perennials. Looks great in small groups, handles moist, but well-drained soil, and will tolerate some shade quite happily. Plant 24-30” apart

This Kentucky blend is light green and has a course texture

Has an increased heat tolerance over other fescues

Tolerates drought and foot traffic very well

This blend produces a pasture that will contain approximately:

30% White Dutch Clover Trifolium ripens 30% Alsike Clover Trifolium hybridism 20% Yellow Sweet Clover Mellitus officinalis

10% Sailfin Onobrychis vici folia 5% Sweet Alyssum Lobular maritime 5% Cornflower Centaurus cyan us

Starter Plugs are grown in trays and therefore will be SHIPPED WITHOUT A POT!!

This sensuous ornamental grass has huge, silky, sand-pink plumes reaching 2 ft. long atop 6-7 ft. stalks from early summer to mid-autumn. Dramatic in large dried arrangements. Also works well to fill in areas where soil is poor, or other options have failed. Grows in large mounds, or clumps.

Grass blades are evergreen in most locations, and have a very sharp, serrated edge to them. It is very adaptable, and can withstand a wide variety of soils, and environmental situations. A favorite for drying— adds grace, texture and height to indoor arrangements.

Formulated For Dense Shade Conditions

Ideal For Seeding Under Trees

Spreads Quickly And Grows Thick

PRIME TIME TALL FESCUE BLEND contains 100 percent Tall Fescue. This premium turfgrass seed is ideal for new lawns, as well as overseeding current lawns. Prime Time Tall Fescue is drought and heat tolerant, traffic tolerant, has an elite dark green color, is ideal for both sunny and shady lawn areas, and has good brown patch resistance. Its shorter growing quality means less mowing for you!

TALL FESCUE performs well in sun or shade, is great for high traffic areas, has a speedy germination time, and is adaptable to many environmental sites.

USE ON residential lawns, athletic fields, municipal and community parks, golf courses, and other high-traffic areas.

Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Florida Foliage. Create a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soils, yet tolerates drier conditions. Stalks make great cut flowers. Sterile seeds do not produce unwanted seedlings.

This low growing ornamental grass is colorful and ever changing. With feathery flower spikes that emerge reddish-brown in spring and turn golden to buff in fall, it adds a lovely accent to naturalist, craftsman, or prairie gardens. Use as a vertical among low-growing plants or have a pair planted in distressed metal pots or bronzed urns for a minimalist look. Perfect near water gardens or terraced patios where the breeze causes the grass to sway gracefully.

Thrives in rich, moist soils, but highly adaptable. Best foliage and plumes in full sun; benefits from part shade in hottest summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates dry spells when established. Cut to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear.

Hancock's Centipede Grass is a low-maintenance, low growing, crawling lawn grass with medium leaf texture and pale green color.

Centipede lawn grass varieties require little to no chemical treatments, growing well in poor soils, full sun or partial shade with little or low maintenance or fertilization. Centipede grass is also preferred for its drought tolerance and little mowing requirements.

Our Coated Centipede Grass Seed is very popular for home lawns in the Southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Grows fast: "Wonder Grass" seeds sprout in as little as 5 days.

Durable evergreen grass stays lush in all four seasons — even winter .

Great for all areas — from dense shade to full sun.

Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Florida Foliage. One of our showiest ornamental grasses, Dwarf Pampas Grass (Cortaderia Pumila) blooms in mid-summer with big, fluffy pure white plumes. This Argentinian native grass is outstanding as a specimen perennial or planted in linear beds along walls and fences. Tough and trouble-free, it is non-reseeding and safe to plant in the Mid-Atlantic states and other areas where regular pampas grass will spread.

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 where it is best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Tolerates drought once established. Cut foliage back to the ground in late winter. Clumps may be divided in late winter to early spring.

Cortaderia selloana, commonly called pampas grass, is native to Brazil, Argentina and Chile. It was planted around the world in Victorian times, and today is considered to be one of the most popular of the ornamental grasses. This is a tough, large grass that forms dense, substantial clumps featuring arching, finely serrated, narrow green leaves that are topped in fall by huge, feathery, silvery white plumes.