When your lawn project calls for quick color and fast establishment, count on Pennington Annual Ryegrass. Whether you need temporary support for a permanent northern lawn or temporary winter color in southern lawns, this annual grass is an ideal choice. With one of the fastest germination and establishment rates of any grass type, annual ryegrass delivers quick dark green color, fine texture, short-term erosion control and stability as permanent lawn grasses become established. Grasses grow best in partial shade light conditions. 20 lb bag of grass seed for up to 4,000 sq ft of coverage.