Coreopsis tinctoria
Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis
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.
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.