Coreopsis tinctoria
Annual Coreopsis, Calliopsis
Description
This annual will grow 1'-4' tall and produces very yellow flowers that have a deep red, almost scarlet center. The plant does best in full sun and dry soil.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
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, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.