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Coreopsis tinctoria

Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

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:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.