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Bluegrass Bella is an amazing choice for any shady, drought-tolerant yard. This easy-to-grow variety thrives in almost any soil type, including clay.
One flat of our Bluegrass Bella, spaced 6” x 6” apart, covers 17.5 sq ft. We provide complete planting instructions with your grass when they are shipped.
SKU | ABG5A70 |
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Common Name | Bluegrass Bella for shade and semi-shade |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Download our printable Grass Planting Guide, with Seeding Rates.
Planting Grass Seed in Fall or Spring: The ideal time to plant grass seed varies by hardiness zone, but is usually in the spring, once temperatures have reached a consistent 60 F and there is no more danger of frost. Grass can be planted through the end of July but no later. If you’re planting in the fall, wait until after there have been a few killing frosts so the seeds you plant will lie dormant until the spring.
If you're planting grasses, legumes or clover to replenish nutrients, suppress weeds or more, we recommend planting in early to mid fall. Let the grass grow until frost. Come spring, mow before it goes to seed and then till the soil. Wait 3-6 weeks before planting new crops.
Clover, Peas, Vetch and Rye Grass.
Planting rates vary depending on the size of the seed. A larger seed (such as a Fescue) can be seeded at 10lbs/1,000 square feet. A smaller seed (such as a Bluegrass) can be seeded as low as 2lbs/1,000 square feet. To see planting rates for each individual variety, please view the chart on the back page of this guide.
If you’re still unsure of how much seed to use in your area, please give us a call at (877) 309-7333.
We recommend leveling the planting area as much as possible to eliminate high or low spots. Till the soil if possible about 4-6 inches deep, as the soil should be loose and clump free before planting. If your area is already somewhat bare and even, we recommend skipping the tilling process as it can promote new weed growth or unwanted grass growth. You can then add a product to help aerate your soil (such as LazyMan Liquid Gold™) to improve seed germination, but this is not necessary.
It may take weeks or even a month for the seeds to grow. Be patient. If you have any questions about germination time or planting, please don’t hesitate to call us at (877) 309-7333.
Shipping begins in February based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Fall bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial orders may arrive separately from bulbs and seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
View Shipping Rate ChartTo determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
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