Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Sun & Shade Grass Seed Mix

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Shade & Sun Lawn Mix is a professionally balanced grass seed blend engineered for properties with changing light conditions—sunny lawns, shaded side yards, and dappled areas beneath mature trees. This blend eliminates the patchy, uneven appearance common with single-species lawns by delivering consistent color and texture across sun-to-shade transitions.

With 65% fine fescues (Improved Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, and Hard Fescue), this mix excels in partial to heavy shade while maintaining drought tolerance and low maintenance needs. Improved Perennial Ryegrass provides durability, faster establishment, and wear tolerance in sunnier areas, while Annual Ryegrass ensures quick early green-up for erosion control and visual coverage.

Ideal for homeowners seeking a refined, low-input lawn solution, Wicked Shade & Sun Lawn Mix performs best in USDA Zones 3–7 and thrives in lawns where light conditions vary throughout the day.

Composition

• 25% Improved Red Fescue

• 25% Chewings Fescue

• 25% Improved Perennial Ryegrass

• 15% Improved Hard Fescue

• 10% Annual Ryegrass

Key Features

• Designed for lawns with sun, shade, and mixed light

• Uniform color across light transitions

• Excellent shade tolerance from fine fescues

• Low maintenance and reduced fertilizer needs

• Good drought and cold tolerance

• Ideal for north-facing yards and tree-lined properties

Germination Timeline

• Days 5–7: Annual Ryegrass emerges

• Days 7–10: Perennial Ryegrass visible

• Days 14–21: Fine fescues establish

Seeding Rates

• New Lawns: 5–6 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

• Overseeding: 3–4 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

• Shaded Areas: Increase rate by 20–25%

Soil Requirements

• pH: 5.5–6.5

• Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy loam

• Drainage: Good to excellent (avoid heavy clay)

Sun & Shade Performance

• Full Sun (6+ hrs): Perennial Ryegrass dominates

• Partial Shade (3–5 hrs): All species thrive

• Heavy Shade (2–3 hrs): Fine fescues carry the lawn

⚠️ Requires a minimum of 2 hours of direct or filtered light. Will not survive in total shade.

Mowing & Maintenance

• Recommended Height: 3.0–4.0 inches

• Shaded Areas: 3.5–4.0 inches

• Sunny Areas: 3.0–3.5 inches

• Mowing Frequency: Every 10–14 days

Maintenance Level: Low

Fertilization Needs

• Annual Nitrogen: 1–2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

• Shaded Areas: Reduce to 0.5–1 lb N

• Avoid excessive nitrogen in shade to reduce disease pressure

Traffic Tolerance

• Low to Moderate

• Fine fescues recover slowly from wear

• Best suited for light foot traffic lawns

Climate Suitability

• USDA Zones: 3–7

• Cold Tolerance: Excellent

• Heat Tolerance: Moderate

• Drought Tolerance: Good to excellent (Hard Fescue excels)

Best For

• Lawns with mature trees

• Mixed sun/shade properties

• North-facing yards

• Low-maintenance shaded lawns

• Transitional lawn areas near buildings or tree lines

Not Ideal For

• High-traffic lawns

• Full sun-only areas

• Heavy clay or poorly drained soils

• Lawns requiring aggressive self-repair

⚠️ Important Note: This mix contains no Kentucky Bluegrass. Damaged areas will not spread and must be overseeded to repair.

Establishment Timeline

• Initial Coverage: 2–3 weeks

• First Mow: 4–6 weeks

• Fully Mature Lawn: 12–18 months

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Shade & Sun Mix

Our blends are thoughtfully formulated for real-world lawn challenges—delivering professional-grade performance, predictable results, and long-term value without unnecessary inputs.