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Jonathan Green Black Beauty Sun and Shade Mixed Partial Shade/Sun Grass Seed 1 lb

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A drought-tolerant mixed grass seed that fills bare spots in lawns with both sun and shade, covering up to 750 sq ft.
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About Product Overview

Jonathan Green's Black Beauty Sun and Shade mix is built for yards that get a little of both - patchy shade under trees, open sun everywhere else. This 1 lb bag covers up to 750 sq ft, making it a solid pick for filling in bare spots on smaller Northern lawns rather than seeding from scratch.

The blend combines perennial rye, Kentucky bluegrass, and fescues, giving you a mix that handles drought better than single-variety seed and adapts to varying light conditions across the same lawn. Seed it in spring or fall as part of routine lawn repair.

  • Grass type: Mixed (Perennial Rye/Kentucky Bluegrass/Fescues)
  • Coverage area: up to 750 sq ft
  • Drought tolerant
  • Best for partial shade to full sun exposure
  • Suited to small lawns under 4,000 sq ft in Northern regions
  • Multi-season application

The Details Specifications

Brand Jonathan Green
Model / MPN 12001
UPC 079545120016
Weight 1 lbs
Country of Origin USA
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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