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Scotts Kentucky 31 Full Sun/Light Shade Grass Seed Mix

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A heat-tolerant tall fescue that handles sun, shade, and dry stretches without much fuss.
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About Product Overview

Kentucky 31 has been a go-to tall fescue for generations because it holds up when conditions don't cooperate. This Scotts mix is built for lawns that see real sun and real heat, and it doesn't demand babysitting to look decent. Tall fescue roots run deep, which is part of why this grass type shrugs off dry spells and traffic that would thin out a more delicate lawn.

Use it for a full lawn seeding on a smaller property, patching bare or worn spots, or overseeding an existing tall fescue lawn to thicken it up. It handles full sun and light shade, so you're not stuck babysitting sun/shade boundaries in the yard, and it's rated for use across all regions and multiple seasons, so timing your project is more flexible.

  • Grass type: Kentucky 31 tall fescue
  • Product type: grass seed mix, bagged
  • Exposure: full sun to light shade
  • Heat tolerant
  • Suited to small lawns under 4,000 sq ft
  • Multi-season application, all regions, made in the USA

The Details Specifications

Brand Scotts
Model / MPN 18314
UPC 032247012119
Weight 20 lbs
Country of Origin USA
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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