Coreopsis tinctoria

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Coreopsis tinctoria

Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

This annual will grow 1'-3' tall and 1' - 1.5' wide. It produces daisy-like flowers with contrasting rays and centers, on wiry stems. The plant does best in full sun and dry soil. Rays can be found in yellow, orange, red with brownish centers, blooming from summer through fall.

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

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, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.