--- product_id: 421031185 title: "100543703 Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb, Black Label | Tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, lawn grass seed for shade and hard to grow areas, 2 to 6 hours sunlight" brand: "pennington" price: "€ 178.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Pennington" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/421031185-100543703-smart-seed-dense-shade-grass-mix-bag-7-lb store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Thrives in 2-6 hrs sunlight Uses 30% less water Disease & traffic-resistant 100543703 Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb, Black Label | Tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, lawn grass seed for shade and hard to grow areas, 2 to 6 hours sunlight **Brand:** pennington **Price:** € 178.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Grow smart, save water, and own the shade game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 100543703 Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb, Black Label | Tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, lawn grass seed for shade and hard to grow areas, 2 to 6 hours sunlight by pennington - **How much does it cost?** € 178.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/421031185-100543703-smart-seed-dense-shade-grass-mix-bag-7-lb) ## Best For - pennington enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pennington brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Resists disease and heavy foot traffic for a durable, party-ready lawn - • **Rapid Green-Up:** See vibrant results in just 8 to 16 days—fast-track your lawn goals - • **Water-Wise Wonder:** Saves up to 30% water compared to ordinary seeds—eco-smart lawn care - • **Smart Fertilizer Boost:** Advanced seed coating delivers nutrients for stronger, greener grass - • **Shade-Loving Powerhouse:** Optimized Tall & Fine Fescue blend for lush growth in low light ## Overview Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix is a scientifically engineered blend of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue designed to thrive in low-light conditions with only 2 to 6 hours of sunlight. This 7 lb bag covers up to 1,750 sq. ft. and features drought-tolerant seeds that use 30% less water, enhanced with a fertilizer-coated seed technology for faster germination and greener results in 8 to 16 days. Disease and traffic-resistant, it ensures a durable, lush lawn even in challenging shady spots, making it the go-to choice for sustainable, high-performance lawn care. ## Description If areas of your lawn don’t see much sunlight, you may have had some difficulty growing thick, green grass. Requiring only 2-6 hours of sunlight, Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade offers the perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions. This grass seed is disease and traffic-resistant, resulting in a strong and durable lawn. Plant it in early spring or early fall and see results in 8 to 16 days. This 7-pound bag covers up to 1,750 square feet for overseeding an existing lawn and 580 square feet for starting a new lawn from scratch. What makes Smart Seed smart? It’s our innovation. Pennington's NexGen Turf Research is the largest private grass seed research facility in the United States. We lead the industry in developing top-performing, water-conserving, sustainable seed. Once established, our purebred, drought-tolerant Smart Seed grass requires up to 30 percent less water than ordinary grass seed. That's year after year, for the life of your lawn. Plus, our advanced, fertilizer-enhanced seed coat technology speeds establishment and promotes greener grass. Born from Pennington innovation and NexGen breeding and research, Smart Seed brings you better seed, better sustainability and better results. Review: Fast Growth in a Shady Central Texas Yard - We planted this grass seed in our heavily shaded yard in Central Texas, where we previously had nothing but dirt. It’s only been about a month to a month and a half, and we already have a full, lush lawn! We’ve been watering almost daily, and we’ve been really impressed with how quickly and well it’s grown. It still looks a little patchy in some areas because we seeded different sections at different times, but overall the results have been amazing. We honestly didn’t expect this much growth so quickly, especially in a shady yard. Review: Solid product, lush lawn, grew well even in a chronic problem area! - Had a chronic problem area along the side of the house where it NEVER gets sunlight due to the shade from the building and some large trees. I had tried various other seeds and planting solutions. This is the one that finally came through! High quality seeds that germinated fully and provided a lush lawn. They take a while to grow.. not for the impatient among us. Plus make sure you use some peat moss to cover the seeds initially so they stay moist and don't get eaten by the birds.. But after a couple weeks the sprouts came up and within another week or two the lawn looked great and it's been over three months now and looks wonderful. We even had a large family party a couple of weeks ago and the lawn stood up to lot of foot traffic. Very happy with this seed and will use it again! ## Features - The perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions - Grow thick, green grass in areas of your lawn that don't receive much sunlight - Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed - Requires only 2 to 6 hours of sunlight - Disease and traffic-resistant for a strong, durable lawn - Uses 30% less water versus ordinary grass seed - See results in 8 to 16 days - This bag covers up to 1,750 sq. ft. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08QCFWWMV | | Brand | Pennington | | Brand Name | Pennington | | Color | Green | | Colour | Green | | Container Material | Plastic | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,115 Reviews | | Expected Blooming Period | Spring | | Expected Planting Period | Spring | | Expected blooming period | Spring | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00021496022628 | | Included Components | Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix 7 lb | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Indoor/outdoor use | Outdoor | | Item Type Name | Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix | | Item Weight | 7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Central Garden & Pet | | Manufacturer Part Number | 100543703 | | Material Features | Grass Seed | | Material features | Grass Seed | | Model Number | 100543703 | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Grass Seeds | | Product Care Instructions | Water | | Special features | Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix | | Style Name | Grass Mix | | Sunlight Exposure | 2-6 Hours | | UPC | 021496022628 | | Unit Count | 112 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pennington - **Colour:** Green - **Indoor/outdoor use:** Outdoor - **Material features:** Grass Seed - **Special features:** Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix ## Images ![100543703 Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb, Black Label | Tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, lawn grass seed for shade and hard to grow areas, 2 to 6 hours sunlight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-Gp8dy40L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How much of this product is actually grass seed? Why isn't the seed tag shown on the pictures? What is the mixture?** A: Great job on video for the seed tag/grass seed mix. Basically ~38% Fescue, the rest is not grass seed. This stuff does come up well in the shade, but like with most of the seeds now, you are getting less than 50% seed when you pay and the rest is inert ingredients in the form of fertilizer and coating. It was nice when a 5 pound bag of grass seed contained 5 pounds of grass seed... **Q: Is this product good to use in st Augustine grass?** A: The problem in planting it in St. Augustine is that the blades are different and the color is much deeper green. **Q: Is this grass good with dogs who and play in the area put?** A: I am not having a lot of luck with this grass so no it would not be good for dogs. **Q: What are the actual grass varieties?** A: Nearly all tall fescue varieties. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast Growth in a Shady Central Texas Yard *by K***N on 18 May 2026* We planted this grass seed in our heavily shaded yard in Central Texas, where we previously had nothing but dirt. It’s only been about a month to a month and a half, and we already have a full, lush lawn! We’ve been watering almost daily, and we’ve been really impressed with how quickly and well it’s grown. It still looks a little patchy in some areas because we seeded different sections at different times, but overall the results have been amazing. We honestly didn’t expect this much growth so quickly, especially in a shady yard. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid product, lush lawn, grew well even in a chronic problem area! *by F***R on 29 July 2025* Had a chronic problem area along the side of the house where it NEVER gets sunlight due to the shade from the building and some large trees. I had tried various other seeds and planting solutions. This is the one that finally came through! High quality seeds that germinated fully and provided a lush lawn. They take a while to grow.. not for the impatient among us. Plus make sure you use some peat moss to cover the seeds initially so they stay moist and don't get eaten by the birds.. But after a couple weeks the sprouts came up and within another week or two the lawn looked great and it's been over three months now and looks wonderful. We even had a large family party a couple of weeks ago and the lawn stood up to lot of foot traffic. Very happy with this seed and will use it again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not the greatest germination rate but grass growing where none would before. *by P***. on 9 October 2023* About a third of my cottage lawn (north central Wisconsin) is under some 100 year old pines. This area has been grass free for at least 50 years due to the heavy blanket of pine needles it gets every fall and spring. Because of limited use in the fall and spring this has meant no chance for grass to get established. In an effort to change that we have been doing weekly raking for the last 3 years. We have also been planting seed in the area both fall and spring. The first two years we planted some Scotts brand seed which seemed to sprout OK but would eventually die off and not come back the year after. This last year I switched to the Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix. While I did not get the best germination rate (approx 1/3) (no sprinklers, so we are left to God's watering schedule) what we did get in the fall came back in the spring. The spring planting also lived all year and looks healthy despite a very hot and dry summer. I seeded again this fall with this mix. Nature cooperated by giving us rain every day for almost 3 weeks so we got better germination (1/2 ish). Judging by the year over year increase in the amount of grass I am hopeful one more year of seeding will fill everything in. One thing to note with the Fescue grass is that it does not seem to fill in on its own, so sparse grass remains sparse unless you put down more seed. Overall happy with the product. Watering schedule is probably to blame for the low yield. Grass that sprouted has lived despite less than ideal growing conditions. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb - Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade Grass Mix 7 lb - Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix, Combination Seed and Fertilizer, Grows Green Grass in Just Weeks, 5.6 lbs. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/421031185-100543703-smart-seed-dense-shade-grass-mix-bag-7-lb](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/421031185-100543703-smart-seed-dense-shade-grass-mix-bag-7-lb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*