{"id":28182,"date":"2024-08-15T13:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=28182"},"modified":"2025-05-05T02:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T02:10:41","slug":"best-grass-seed-southern-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Grass Seed for Southern Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass are the best choices for southern Oregon. They are all versatile, able to handle the heat near the southern coast and the cold in the higher elevations to the east.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They have another important thing in common. These grasses form beautiful lawns, but they vary in their ability to withstand shade, foot traffic and other stresses. It\u2019s important to understand these differences when choosing a grass..&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-dfd9d532-e44e-4355-84df-2719d3e5926e\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\"><strong>Table of Contents:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#0-kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cold-weather\" style=\"\">Kentucky bluegrass: Best for cold weather<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#1-fine-fescue-best-low-maintenance-\" style=\"\">Fine fescue: Best low-maintenance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#2-tall-fescue-best-for-hot-areas-\" style=\"\">Tall fescue: Best for hot areas\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#3-perennial-ryegrass-best-for-quick-establishment\" style=\"\">Perennial ryegrass: Best for quick establishment<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#4-for-more-on-oregon-grasses\" style=\"\">For more on Oregon grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-southern-oregon\/#5-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cold-weather\"><span id=\"kentucky-bluegrass-best-for-cold-weather\">Kentucky bluegrass: Best for cold weather<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of kentucky grass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-23751\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/kentucky-grass-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kentucky-bluegrass-blades-close-1392558278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kentucky bluegrass performs exceptionally well in the cold winters of Medford, Grants Pass, and Ashland. This cool-season grass looks beautiful with its dark green leaves and has a medium-fine texture that\u2019s soft on bare feet. Kentucky bluegrass withstands high-foot traffic and can self-repair because it spreads by rhizomes.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Water Kentucky bluegrass regularly in the summer to prevent it from going dormant.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">growing Kentucky bluegrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Looks beautiful<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Excellent ability to self-repair<br>\u2713 Soft underfootSpreads quickly<\/td><td>\u2717 Requires frequent watering and fertilization<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Prone to thatch buildup, diseases, and pests&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Takes longer to germinate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=934519849155af63668fdda30a6d0ef8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=c4d05c6119c6e1c8d171b90494ddaadf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-fine-fescue-best-low-maintenance-\"><span id=\"fine-fescue-best-low-maintenance\">Fine fescue: Best low-maintenance&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"fine fescue grass\" class=\"wp-image-20576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Fine-fescue-1-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fine fescue is a group of five different fine-textured, medium-green grasses: Chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, slender creeping red fescue, and strong creeping red fescue. These grasses look beautiful and thrive in the Mediterranean climate of southern Oregon. Fine fescues are easy to care for and can survive with just four hours of dappled sunlight.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These grasses grow vigorously in spring and fall. Fine fescues are the softest of all <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a>, but they don&#8217;t withstand heavy foot traffic and can&#8217;t self-repair. Creeping red fescue is an exception because it spreads by rhizomes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">growing fine fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Looks beautiful<br>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Soft underfoot<br>\u2713 Low fertilizer and maintenance needs<\/td><td>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Susceptible to diseases and pests<br>\u2717 Not resilient to foot traffic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=ae1d374dcd21399f7514d39af0a5dc4a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=91cc18a4f6838cb7cb67e4ea75680feb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=09fe566ea7257db1707883965443c1ef&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-tall-fescue-best-for-hot-areas-\"><span id=\"tall-fescue-best-for-hot-areas\">Tall fescue: Best for hot areas&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-18900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tall-fescue-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tall fescue withstands heat better than other cool-season grasses and is an excellent choice for Klamath Falls, Gold Hill, or Central Point, where summer temperatures reach the 80s. This cool-season grass grows vigorously in spring and fall. Tall fescue looks beautiful with medium to dark green leaves but isn&#8217;t as dense as Kentucky bluegrass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass grows best in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Tall fescue has coarse-textured grass blades that withstands foot traffic relatively well but can\u2019t self-repair because it\u2019s bunch-forming. It resists drought exceptionally well because of its extensive root system.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more about <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">growing tall fescue<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly<br>\u2713 Withstands foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Withstands drought<br>\u2713 Resists shade<br>\u2713 Resists diseases<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Requires frequent mowing<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=8c3ffc5f8867b395553dcbf0bf83b43f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=bf527bf170a63b0858f88195755e0b12&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=f77048e934f02b05a8aea0466b5fdfc9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-perennial-ryegrass-best-for-quick-establishment\"><span id=\"perennial-ryegrass-best-for-quick-establishment\">Perennial ryegrass: Best for quick establishment<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"pyrennial ryegrass in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-24172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/pyrennial-ryegrass-1-1-610x458.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaron Patton | <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perennial ryegrass isn\u2019t as winter-hardy as other cool-season grasses, but it performs well in southern Oregon because it doesn\u2019t get too cold here. This grass germinates quickly within 5 to 7 days and grows vigorously during spring and fall. It has fine-textured, dark green leaves but looks patchy, which you can fix by overseeding.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season grass thrives in full sun but can withstand partial shade. Perennial ryegrass can handle high-foot traffic but can\u2019t self-repair because it&#8217;s bunch-forming. Water your grass regularly, especially if you live in Grants Pass or Roseburg, where summers get really hot.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our guide for more on <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/perennial-ryegrass-guide\/\">growing perennial ryegrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Germinates quickly&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Handles heavy foot traffic<br>\u2713 Resists thatch buildup<br>\u2713 Feels soft underfoot&nbsp;<br>\u2713 Low mowing requirements&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2717 Looks patchy<br>\u2717 Doesn\u2019t tolerate shade<br>\u2717 Poor ability to recover from damages<br>\u2717 Prone to diseases and insects&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Spreads slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=b48af169cc658e37f48fa1c4d1950189&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnlove-20&amp;linkId=d678debae2c9b3077137a8ec03c2fc2c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-for-more-on-oregon-grasses\"><span id=\"for-more-on-oregon-grasses\">For more on Oregon grasses<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the links below to see guides about the best grasses for other regions of Oregon:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-oregon\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Oregon<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-central-oregon\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Central Oregon<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-willamette-valley\/\">The Best Grass Seed for Willamette Valley<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-oregon-coast\/\">The Best Grass Seed for the Oregon Coast<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-faqs\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-what%E2%80%99s-the-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-southern-oregon-\"><span id=\"whats-the-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-southern-oregon\">What\u2019s the best time to plant grass seed in southern Oregon?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to plant cool-season grasses is in early fall when soil temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out our guide on when to plant grass seed in Oregon for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-what-planting-zone-is-southern-oregon\"><span id=\"what-planting-zone-is-southern-oregon\">What planting zone is southern Oregon?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding your planting zone helps you identify plants that thrive in your region. Southern Oregon is located in zones 8a and 8b, which means winter temperatures can get as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. For more information, check out our guide on growing zones of Oregon.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-when-to-hire-a-professional\"><span id=\"when-to-hire-a-professional\">When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass can make or break your lawn. If you need help choosing the right grass or with regular lawn maintenance, get in touch with Lawn Love. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/oregon\">local lawn care pros<\/a> can turn your yard from ordinary to extraordinary<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Lawn Care and Landscaping Resources for Oregon:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Oregon Native Plants for Landscaping<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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