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Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 3-lb Mixture/Blend Grass Seed

Ratings & Reviews for Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 3-lb Mixture/Blend Grass Seed

4.2
492
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 4.2 out of 5
492 Reviews


73% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this grass seed for rapid germination, with sprouts visible within four to eight days and thick, lush growth following quickly. Most highlight exceptional performance in both sunny and shaded areas, including under trees where other products failed. Many appreciate the easy application and all-in-one formulation requiring no additional fertilizers. The bright green seed coating aids visibility during spreading. A small number report no germination despite proper care, though these cases represent a minority. Overall, most customers consider this a reliable, effective solution for restoring bare patches and achieving full lawn coverage.

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492 Customer Reviews

Worked great, I have grass growing after just a few days!

September 27, 2026
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Quick Germination - Off to a Good Start

I mixed this with some Rebel fescue seed and it was the quickest germinating grass seed I've ever planted. Growing like a weed! LOL

September 27, 2026
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Grass seed

Would Recommend

Let's wait and see how the seeds do!

September 23, 2026
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Lawn Seed

Excellent seed for back yard. Spread easily with handheld spreader.

September 20, 2026
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Great seeds

Fast germination

September 9, 2026
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Worst seed I have ever purchased

Would Not Recommend

Put down layer of fresh dirt then applied seed followed by thon layer of dirt. Watered daily for 1 weeks. Little if any of the seed germinated. Waste of money. Avoid.

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Response from Pennington Team

We're sorry to hear the product didn't provide the results you were expecting. Germination can vary depending on soil preparation, planting d... Read More

Pennington TeamJuly 27, 2026

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Would Not Recommend

I think it was old and it's dead and didn't take

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Response from Pennington Team

Hi—We’re very sorry to hear that our product didn’t quite meet your expectations. We recommend planting this product in the early spring or early fal... Read More

Pennington TeamJune 29, 2026

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Great quality. Seeds were fast growing

Would Recommend
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Study Map Closely

Would Not Recommend

I purchased forty pounds of Pennington Smart Seeds for the South. After aerating the soil, seeding, and covering with a light soil layer in early April, the grass sprouted fine. Come June when the temperatures reached 90 degrees or more, the grass yellowed a bit and thinned out and became sparce looking. I believe the only seeds germinated were the annual rye grass which cannot tolerate Louisiana heat. In Pennington's defense, Baton Rouge does not lay in the green area of the map. Make sure you ...

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Southern smart shade and sun

Would Recommend

Fast growing seed , highly recommend!

May 23, 2026
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As advertised

Would Recommend

Saw resulys within 14 days.

May 23, 2026
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Seeds popping up

Would Recommend

Bought this for bare spots in the yard.

May 23, 2026
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Good price

Would Recommend

Great seed product! Requires little prep & watering. Started to sprout within a week of planting.

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