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Smart Seed® Centipede Grass Seed, 5-Pound
- Mfg.#
- 100532365
- Sku#
- 8045791
* Estimated stock levels as of Sat, Apr 11, 2026. All items subject to prior sale. Prices may vary between stores and online. Please call ahead to confirm availability of items marked as Limited Stock.
Description
The sandy, acidic soils and challenging climate of the Southeast call for a grass that can overcome the hurdles the region presents. Pennington Centipede Seed & Mulch offers homeowners from the Carolinas and Southern Coastal Plains through the Texas Gulf Coast a dense, slow-growing, low-maintenance lawn that thrives with eight or more hours of daily sun.Centipede is a dense, slow-growing grass that excels in full sun. If you're looking for a low-maintenance, weed-resistant grass, look no further than Pennington Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch.
This grass thrives in areas that receive 8+ hours of full sun and is weed-resistant. Plant in the early spring, and in 30 days this drought-tolerant grass will begin to boast a beautiful green color with a medium texture. This 5-pound bag covers up to 2,000 square feet for new lawns.
While most grass seed companies buy their seed on the open market, we are the only major grass seed company that works directly with a network of dedicated growers. Built on decades of trust and integrity, our relationships with seed growers and their families now span multiple generations. Our legacy of working directly with farmers to bring you the finest grass seed possible helps ensure their success and ours. At Pennington, we know our seed and the farmers who grow it. From field to final product, that's the Pennington way.
Application Rates & Planting Information
- Recommended Planting Dates: Early Spring
- Planting Rates:
- New Lawns: 2.5 lbs/1,000 sq. ft.
- Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination: 30 days
- Mowing Height: 1"-2"
See package for extended warnings, directions, environmental impact, first aid, and/or storage & disposal information prior use.
Specifications
General
| Coverage | 2000 sq. ft. |
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| Daily Light Requirements | 8+ hr |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Germination | 30 days |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn / Overseeding |
| Grass Texture | Coarse |
| Grass Variety | Centipede |
| Grass Variety Family | Centipede |
| Mowing Height | 1 to 2 in |
| Package weight (pounds) | 5 |
| Planting Depth | 1/4 in |
| Planting Rates - New Lawns | 2-1/2 lbs/1,000 sq. ft. |
| Recommended Planting Dates | Early Spring |
| Region | Deep South, Gulf |
| Shade Tolerance | Good |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, 6+ hours of direct sun |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Traffic Tolerance | Good |
| Type | Grass Seed |
Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice
| Country of Origin | USA |
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| Prop 65 Warning |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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| Shop USA | Yes |
Label Information
| Precautionary Statement | WARNING: Treated Seed. Do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes. Store away from Feeds and foodstuffs. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, call poison control. This coating protects with a fungicide to help keep seeds safe from diseases that harm them. Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Apply this product only to your lawn/garden, and sweep only product that lands on hard surfaces back into the lawn. Check with your local cooperative extension agency for management practices or city government to understand fertilizer regulations. See product label for extended warnings, directions, and storage & disposal information prior to use. |
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