The most commonly used grass seed throughout South Carolina is Bermuda Grass. Ideal for full sun, Bermuda Grass can handle challenging growing conditions including sandy soil, high foot traffic, heat, and moderate drought. Choose from seven different varieties of this hardy grass seed, including popular options such as Blackjack Bermudagrass and Royal TXD Bermudagrass.

Medium in texture with a pale to medium green color, Centipede Grass is a great option for growing a good, dense, low-maintenance, and relatively weed-free South Carolina lawn. It is commonly referred to as Lazy Man’s Grass for its low-effort upkeep.

Similar in appearance to Centipede Grass, Carpet Grass is a creeping, warm-season perennial grass that is ideal for wet and acidic soils. Property owners looking for the best grass to grow in South Carolina’s more swampy, shaded areas should consider this type of warm-season grass seed.

Tall Fescue is a persistent and durable plant ideal for South Carolina home lawns, common grounds, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Turf-type tall fescues such as Combat Extreme Southern, as well as fine fescues like Creeping Red Fescue, are especially popular for their shade and drought tolerance, year-round greenery, and ability to grow in sandy soil.

Often used in mixes when planting in South Carolina lawns, particularly in the cooler Upstate areas, Kentucky Bluegrass seed produces a beautiful, dark grass color. Cold-tolerant and moderately heat- and drought-tolerant, this South Carolina grass seed has the added benefit of being able to self-repair bare spots and recuperate from damage.

Perennial Ryegrass is most commonly used in South Carolina to overseed Bermuda grass and other warm-season lawns. With a rapid germination rate of 5 to 7 days and good drought tolerance, this fine to medium-textured turfgrass creates a lush green lawn during South Carolina winters.