The Best Pennsylvania Grass Seeds

Although the southern parts of Pennsylvania tend to be warmer than the mountainous areas to the north, Pennsylvania is a state where cool-season grasses are the most common. These include some of the most common lawn grasses in the country. These grasses can withstand Pennsylvania's hot summer and cold winters, and usually do well in hilly areas.

Kentucky bluegrass is a cool-season lawn grass that does well throughout Pennsylvania along with many other parts of the country. Its dark and deep green color is known for making an attractive lawn. It does require some care and will not tolerate extreme heat or drought, which are conditions rarely found in Pennsylvania. It is a slow-growing grass, usually requiring two weeks to a month to get established from seed. It mixes well with other grass and is durable. It is a good grass for covering the many hills and slopes throughout of much of Pennsylvania.

Along with Kentucky bluegrass, perennial rye grass is also a common cold-season grass found in Pennsylvania and other northern states. It does not require a lot of maintenance and provides a dense and durable turf that is often found on athletic fields. It is noted for its quick germination period of 10 days to two weeks. It has a fine texture and deep green color. Its fine texture makes it easy to mow. It is highly resistant to insects and diseases. It can withstand high heat and is somewhat tolerant to droughts. It also does well in cold weather. It blends well with other grasses and is good for covering slopes. It prefers soil that is well drained and rich with nutrients.

Tall fescue is cold-season grass that does not require a lot of maintenance and is often mixed with other types of grass. According to the Seedland website, it grows in 80 percent of the country, including Pennsylvania. It is often used on lawns and sports field in areas where cold-season grasses do the best. It is well suited for the hilly and mountainous areas of Pennsylvania. It grows quickly and is considered durable. Although it does best in areas with full sun, it will thrive in partial shade. Tall fescue also grows well under trees and in forested areas. It can withstand drought and high-heat along with the Pennsylvania winters. It is not prone to attacks from diseases. It is one of the last cool-season grasses to lose its green color at the end of the summer or early fall.