Black Beauty Delmarva is a proprietary tall fescue blend that is specially formulated for the hot and humid climate of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. With roots that can grow up to 4 ft deep and a waxy leaf coating (like the skin on an apple), Black Beauty Delmarva preserves moisture and limits evaporation. It also withstands heavy-traffic, naturally resists insects and diseases and thrives in sunny and shady areas. Black Beauty Delmarva is sure to provide you with a healthy, dark green lawn for years to come. Seed should germinate in 10 to 20 days.Great for the heat/drought stressed areas of the Mid-AtlanticProduces a dense, attractive turfA quality, tall fescue blend that outperforms Kentucky-31 tall fescue