Royal Shade Blend sod growing in a shaded lawn

Sod Variety

Royal Shade Blend

An improved turf-type fine fescue blend adapted for shady environments with moderate foot traffic.

Composition

  • Improved turf-type fine fescue grasses

Blend makeup and grass profile.

Best Uses

  • Shady environments
  • Moderate foot traffic
  • Tree-covered lawns

Good fit for these lawn and site conditions.

Performance Notes

  • Shade tolerant
  • Deep rooting
  • May aid runoff filtration in some landscapes

Key strengths to consider before ordering.

Why It Works

A Shade-Friendly Blend With Deeper Roots

Royal Shade Blend is designed for sites where shade limits traditional turf performance. Its fine fescue profile helps create a softer lawn in more protected areas.

  • Shade tolerant
  • Deep rooting
  • Helps water infiltration
  • Supports nutrient recycling and soil stabilization
Royal Shade Blend sod growing in a shaded lawn

FAQ

Royal Shade Blend Questions

It is primarily positioned for more shady environments with moderate foot traffic.

The source document describes it as a blend of improved turf-type fine fescue grasses.

The source notes benefits that may include water infiltration, nutrient recycling, soil stabilization, and runoff filtration in some landscapes.

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