Best 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

Combination mulch, seed, and soil amendment specially designed to repair pet damage and grow grass anywhere, guaranteed (subject to proper care)

Mulch: Absorbs 6x its weight in water and expands to surround the seed in a moist protective layer

Grass Seed: Scotts best high performance grass seed with protectant to help keep seedlings safe from harmful diseases that can attack newly planted 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

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

NON-GMO INGREDIENTS: Contains white clover, tetraploid perennial ryegrass, tetraploid annual ryegrass, flax, and alfalfa seeds. The mixture is non-coated.

VARIETY OF USES: Mixture can be used for free range chickens/poultry and also backyard game birds, goats, and sheep. Plant in a plot of soil in your yard, chicken run, or in trays.

CAN HELP HEALTH OF EGGS: Some of the ingredients in this mix have been shown to increase the level of Omega-3 in eggs.

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.

A popular, vigorous, fast growing grass that is excellent for quick germination and growth

Great for mixing with clovers, vetches, and other crops

Good for overseeding and boosting current lawn growth, more growth and more green!

Annual

Rye Grass Seed

50 lb

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

Combination mulch, seed, and fertilizer mix specifically designed to provide all-in-one bare spot repair for your lawn

Mulch: 100% recycled mulch absorbing 3x its weight in water to help keep the seed moist and in place during establishment

Grass Seed: Mixture of premium seeds, specially selected to blend with your lawn

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.

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

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

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.

Formulated using America’s top-rated varieties, Nature’s Own Sun & Shade is Mountain View’s most versatile mixture.

A blend consisting of Perennial Ryegrass, Fine Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass that provides a thick, green, fine bladed lawn in areas of sun or shade.

Produces a hardy lawn

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.

Regrows grass in yellow areas

Grows in sun and shade

Complete with seed, expanding growth medium, fertilizer and gypsum

IMPROVED GERMINATION AND SURVIVABILITY: Coated grass seeds protect without added mulch; No sprigging required; Ideal in hot climates with steady rainfall; Tolerates sun, acidic soil with lower pH; More shade tolerant than Bermuda Grass seed

LOW MAINTENANCE: Once established your Centipede Lawn requires less care; Feed it twice a year; Less fertilizer use than St.Augustine Grass, saving time and money; Slow growing for less mowing; Tolerates moderate foot traffic

GROW A LOVELY LAWN ALL YEAR: Centipede Grass has no true dormancy for green grass year round, unlike Zoysia Grass and Bahia Grass that become dormant and turn brown in the cooler seasons; No need to overseed with rye grass for color in mild climates

Never needs fertilizer

Crowds out weeds

Sun & light shade

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

98% pure live seed. Never any filler.

Blend of three fescue grasses for best adaptability and toughness.

Tolerant of heat, shade, traffic, and less than ideal soil conditions.

The Seed Spiker creates perfect spike slots for grass seed to fall into ~Once the seed is in the slot it can't wash away

Repairs dog spots, dead spots and general lawn & turf repair ~So simple and easy to use!

Simply Tap the Seed Spiker a few times in the damaged area, spread seed with a seeder/spreader & starter fertilizer, water in and you are done

The BEST heavy shade tolerant mix available on the market today

Thrives in heavy to modest shade and in moist conditions

Does not need to be fertilized more than 4 times a year, with emphasis on making sure ample irrigation is supplied to area

BarkYard Bad Spot! is a high-performance seeding mix and lawn food that repairs pee spots and bald spots formed over time so your dog can do its business and you can keep your grass green and growing strong

REPAIRS BARE SPOTS CAUSED BY DOGS: This high-performance tall fescue seeding mix fills in those bare spots in the yard to maintain a thick, lush lawn for you and your dog

GROWS ANYWHERE*: Even grows in dense shade (*subject to proper care)

SUNDAY IS OFFICIALLY ON AMAZON: Sunday Lawn Care, the premium lawn care brand now available on Amazon! Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to a healthier, greener lawn with Sunday.

QUICK & EASY GRASS PATCH REPAIR: Our proprietary formula combines grass seed, slow-release nitrogen, and moisture-holding mulch to thicken up thin spots, stimulate growth and green up your lawn. Just shake it on, water it in and wait 14 days or less!

FOR COOL SEASON GRASS: Best for northern and transitional climates, Bare Repair is the bare necessity for cool-season grass. This blend includes perennial ryegrass seed and fine fescue grass seed.