- Ideal for full sunny to moderately shaded areas
- Durable, low-maintenance and drought-resistant grass seed
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with 7-14 day seed germination
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Product Overview
Grow a durable, economical, low-maintenance lawn with Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue grass seed. It has superior heat tolerance compared to other fescue varieties. Easy to establish growth and wear and drought tolerant.
- Durable, economical grass seed
- Easy to establish
- Produces a lighter green, drought-resistant turf
- Holds up well under foot traffic
- Drought resistant and disease tolerant
- Proprietary seed treatment promotes growth
- Penkoted technology protects the seed from deadly fungus during the early growth period when grass is most susceptible to disease
- Best for full sun to medium shade (4-hours to 6-hours of sun per day)
- Germinates in 7-days to 14-days
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. for overseeding and approximately 800 sq. ft. for a new lawn
- Not recommended for use in warm season lawns
Product Overview
- Ideal for full sunny to moderately shaded areas
- Durable, low-maintenance and drought-resistant grass seed
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with 7-14 day seed germination
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| Brand | Pennington | Pennington | GreenView | Scotts |
| Name | Smart Seed 3 lbs. Dense Shade Grass Seed PC Mix | 10 lbs. Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Penkoted Grass Seed | 7 lbs. Fairway Formula Grass Seed Turf Type Tall Fescue Sun and Shade Blend | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Southern Gold Grass Mix Seed |
| Price | $1898 | $2298 | $3499 | $5651 |
| Ratings | (558) | (302) | (89) | (390) |
| Grass Type | Dense Shade | Fescue | Fescue | Fescue |
| Region | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain | Appalachians,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain |
| Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level | Bright Light | Any Light | Any Light | Bright Light |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | |
| Landscape Supply Type | Accessory | Seeds | Seeds | Seeds |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 3 | 10.18 | 7 | 20 lb |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 750 | 2000 | 875 | 5000 |
| Product Width (in.) | 7.5 | 11.35 in | 8.75 in | 15 in |
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| Brand | Pennington | Pennington | GreenView | Scotts |
| Name | Smart Seed 3 lbs. Dense Shade Grass Seed PC Mix | 10 lbs. Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Penkoted Grass Seed | 7 lbs. Fairway Formula Grass Seed Turf Type Tall Fescue Sun and Shade Blend | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Southern Gold Grass Mix Seed |
| Price | $1898 | $2298 | $3499 | $5651 |
| Ratings | (558) | (302) | (89) | (390) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
2000
Product Depth (in.)
17.75
Product Height (in.)
4.05
Product Size
10 LB-Pound
Product Width (in.)
11.35 in
Details
Drought Tolerant
No
Grass Seed Use
New Lawn,Overseeding
Grass Type
Fescue
Landscape Supply Type
Seeds
Organic
No
Product Weight (lb.)
10.18
Region
Appalachians,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain
Returnable
180-Day
Seed Type
Grass
Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level
Any Light
Questions & Answers
18Questions36Answers
If I plant the pencoated fescu seeds, will I have to put down wheatstraw to keep the birds and squirrels from eating it?
Asked by Carlo October 15, 20203
AnswersHi Carlo, No, that will not be necessary to ensure germination. Thank you.
IS THIS A COATED SEED OR NOT? (PENKOTED) in the name, doesn't clearly state if it is coated or no...
Asked by waynee August 10, 20205
AnswersYes
Is this fescue a turf type fescue? How does it compare with the Scotts tall fescue?
Asked by Skeeter August 4, 20204
AnswersBetter than Scott’s!
will this grow in centrtal wiscosin?
Asked by jon April 14, 20203
Answersyes it will grow there (cooler area )
What is the difference between this grass seed and Pennington Kentucky 31, 40 lbs. Tall Fescue Pe...
Asked by Pr April 9, 20202
AnswersThere are not mixed seeds
I live in Richmond,Virginia. Would it grow around this time of the year. Is it perennial grass ?
Asked by Mo April 7, 20204
AnswersPerennial
I live in Richmond, Virginia. Will it grow well if I seed it around this time of the year ?
Asked by Mo April 5, 20204
AnswersYes it will grow well
Drought tolerant or not?
Asked by Bigjoe June 2, 20194
AnswersYes
Ad says "10,000 sq. ft. coverage", bag says "8,000 sq. ft coverage" Why the difference????
Asked by April 25, 20194
Answersit comes in 40 lb bags the actual coverage will be how you spred it dont about the miss print
I put out a bag of Kentucky 31 last fall . Now late March . Looks great !!! Will it die out whe...
Asked by dave March 22, 20193
AnswersMy experience is that, depending on how many hours of direct sunlight and how hot it gets it may not "die" but go dormant. Just try not to walk on it or even mow around it during that time. Mix this seed with a "heat resistant" seed which will help during summertime.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Fast germinating and tough grass. I avoided Kentucky 31 for years because the blades are thicker ...
October 25, 2020
Fast germinating and tough grass. I avoided Kentucky 31 for years because the blades are thicker than I would like but planted some this fall in areas that die every year during heat and drought. I do have it growing in some areas of the yard already and it is near indestructible. I put the seeds down on a Monday and covered them with a light layer of wet top soil. We had a 2 day rain event that Thurs/Fri and on Saturday morning the seeds had germinated. Germination was near 100%. I kept the seedlings moist through the first two mowings. This grass loves sun but will also tolerate some shade. It is durable for foot traffic and somewhat durable with pets. The bag I ordered in September was tested in June, so very new. The bag is 45% K31 and the rest is other matter such as the Penkoted coating which is a propriety way of coating the seeds to protect them from fungus and ensure good germination.
Weeds, not recommended
October 2, 2020
Trust the bad reviews. I’ve not had one weed in my yard all year. I aerated and seeded with this and like others have said I am now over run with clover and other weeds. Do not use this product. If there were zero stars I would award that.
Sprouted in 5 Days!
September 15, 2020
I seeded using Pennington on a Monday with lawn soil and by Saturday we already had baby grass. Excited to see how the lawn progresses. I dont think everyone will have these same results because it’s mid-September 2020 and we had a week of rain. Also i used the entire 40 lb bag on a postage stamp yard less than 200 sqft. First i pull weeds and thatch, then till, seed, till, water, soil, rake, seed, rake, soil, seed and water. Bare spots on my lawn are lush and green after just one week!
My yard was totally turned to hard clay packed dirt...
August 22, 2020
My yard was totally turned to hard clay packed dirt after two years of dog activity. I now have a full yard of bright green grass. Now must find a good solution to keep the dogs on their side of the fence.
It’s been 10 days since I put these 2 bags of seeds, not a single piece of grass came out. Follow...
March 27, 2020
It’s been 10 days since I put these 2 bags of seeds, not a single piece of grass came out. Followed all directions for overseeding including some bare spots. After dethatching (rented power rake from home depot) and cover with thin layer of topsoil...no results
I planted this grass 17 days ago, used starter fertilizer, watered it daily, and it didn't grow.
November 7, 2019
I planted this grass 17 days ago, used starter fertilizer, watered it daily, and it didn't grow.
Did not get any results I will not purchase again
May 26, 2018
Did not get any results I will not purchase again
Doesn't grow well when just sown onto existing grass or dirt. I covered mine with generous amount...
March 20, 2017
Doesn't grow well when just sown onto existing grass or dirt. I covered mine with generous amounts of manure and it grew great. Didn't last through the winter well though.
this grass take off
February 15, 2015
plant these seed using a over seeder . and i can say iam not supprize of the looking yard i have this product work if you water everyday for three weed
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