Coreopsis grandiflora
Summer Coreopsis
Description
The Coreopsis, a plant which grows up to 30", produces striking double bright yellow flowers. It is excellent as cut flowers or as a backdrop. The bloom period occurs from spring to fall.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.