Choosing the right grass seed for a dark green lawn can be affected by a variety of factors. The climate will influence whether the grass seed produces the desired result, so you’ll need to take where you live into consideration. Another factor that affects the outcome is whether the location is mostly sunny or shady, so where your lawn is also makes a difference.
Listed below are a few grass types that are known for their dark green color.
Perennial Ryegrass - Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) produces a green lawn year-round. Best suited for mild to moderate temperatures, this grass thrives in direct sunlight. Perennial ryegrass is highly tolerant of being stepped on and can be mixed with other varieties that are dormant during the winter to produce a lush, dark green lawn all year round.
Fescue - Hard fescue (Festuca longifolia) is a cool-season grass that enjoys growing in shady conditions, setting it apart from other grasses. This type of grass does well on low fertility soils, however, is not as tolerant about being stepped on regularly.
Zoysia Japonica - Zoysia japonica is generally referred to as Zoysiagrass and has a deep, dark green color. Zoysiagrass is perennial, so it comes back year after year when grown in the right climate and produces a thick turf that is very tolerant of a number of conditions. However, this grass is better suited to hot climates as opposed to places that have extremely cold weather.
Kentucky Bluegrass - Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a cool-weather grass variety. When given its preferred growing conditions and proper care, this grass produces a dense, durable lawn. Although this grass can be excellent in the winter, it is worth noting that some varieties are susceptible to heat and drought.