Shadow Turf & Turffalo (Tech Turf): Not Recommended for Georgia Shade

Shadow Turf is a Zoysia matrella variety; may tolerate sun but won't spread or compete in shade.

Turffalo (now Tech Turf) is a buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) variety. Buffalo grass fails in Georgia: needs full sun, doesn't compete with weeds, objectionable seedheads.

Bottom Line

All grasses need 5–6 hours full sun. In shade, plant mondo grass, monkey grass, or other shade-tolerant groundcovers.