Common types of grass to grow in florida.
Best grass seed for central florida shade.
Augustine grass fine leaved dark green and perfect for sun or shade.
Tall fescue festuca arundinacea.
Zoysia tenuifolia also thrives in florida s hot humid weather and is a good choice for grass that can withstand heavy traffic.
Turf type tall fescue can only be used in shady areas in north florida as full areas are too hot for fescue to survive.
Tall fescue will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but like most turfgrasses grows best with a soil ph between 5 5 and 6 5.
Augustine grass requires good moisture and semi fertile soil.
Augustine grass cost effective blue green and turf like.
The best grass for shady areas in florida.
Augustine grass hardy emerald green and very appealing.
When properly maintained this thick bladed coarse grass.
Bermuda grass is one of the most versatile as it can grow in a wide variety of locations soils and weather conditions.
The best shade tolerant grass to choose from include st.
In florida zoysia japonica is one of the best choices to establish thick turf from seed.
Centipede grass seeds tifblair certified 1 lb.
Augustine grass cinch bug resistent blue green and cold tolerant.
Cool season grass types for low light conditions would be ryegrass tall fescue and fine fescue.
Best shade tolerant grass.
Instead of planting just one species you could also choose to mix grass seed to get a sun and shade balance.
Patten seed company has developed its grass for over fifty years.
Augustine grass and zoysia warm season grass.
Fescue grass is great for medium foot traffic as is kentucky blue grass perennial ryegrass and creeping bent grass which can withstand heavy foot traffic just fine.
Top 8 best grass seeds for florida 2020 reviews.