Tall fescue festuca arundinacea.
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Common types of grass to grow in florida.
Augustine grass fine leaved dark green and perfect for sun or shade.
Bermuda grass is one of the most versatile as it can grow in a wide variety of locations soils and weather conditions.
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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.
The best grass for shady areas in florida.
The best shade tolerant grass to choose from include st.
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In florida zoysia japonica is one of the best choices to establish thick turf from seed.
Zoysia tenuifolia also thrives in florida s hot humid weather and is a good choice for grass that can withstand heavy traffic.
Instead of planting just one species you could also choose to mix grass seed to get a sun and shade balance.
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.
Turf type tall fescue can only be used in shady areas in north florida as full areas are too hot for fescue to survive.
Best shade tolerant grass.
Augustine grass and zoysia warm season grass.
Not all of these are ideal for the shade but they can withstand full sun with partial shade throughout the day.
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.
When properly maintained this thick bladed coarse grass.
Augustine grass requires good moisture and semi fertile soil.