Jonathan Green Black Beauty Delmarva grass seed is a 100% tall fescue blend that is specially formulated for the hot and humid climates of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States (Delaware, Maryland and Virginia). Black Beauty Delmarva is a cool-season seed tall fescue blend that grows exceptionally well in hot environments. With roots that can grow up to 4 ft deep and a waxy leaf coating that (like the skin on an apple), Black Beauty Delmarva preserves moisture and limits evaporation making our grass seed ideal for the Mid-Atlantic region. It also withstands heavy traffic and naturally resists insects and diseases. It grows a naturally dark green lawn with high-quality tall fescue that outperforms Kentucky-31 Tall Fescue. It is ideal for lawns in full sun to partial shade (4 to 8 hr of sun). Black Beauty Delmarva is sure to provide you with a healthy, dark-green lawn for years to come. Seed germinates in 10 to 20 days.Specially formulated for the hot and humid climates of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia100% tall fescue blend that thrives in sunny and shady areasGrows a naturally thick, dark green lawnGerminates in 10 to 20 days