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Coreopsis tinctoria
Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis
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
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.