| Description | A compact Coreopsis producing a pletherosa of semi-double flowers. Grows best in well drained soil full sun. |
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| Pronunciation | (kor-ee-OP-sis) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (4)5-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates drier conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average to well drained, can rot in poorly drained soils, especially in the winter |
| Flowers | semi-double, golden yellow |
| Dimensions | 18-20 inches, space 16-18 inches |
| Maintenance | deadheading to increase blooms, division every 2-3 years, may need to be staked |
| Propagation | seeds, division can be touchy since the plant clumps tight to the stem |
| Misc Facts | Coreopsis is derived from Greek corio-(bug)and -opsis (likeness) components with reference to the appearance of the seed.(www.plantlives.com). Has won Europe's Fleuroselect Gold Medal and All American Selection awards. |
| Author's Notes | To me (zone #5) the grandiflora Coreopsis are much harder to keep alive than the thread leaf (C. verticillata)cultivars. Well drained soil to prevent rot is a must. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #161-Paghat's Gardens (www.paghat.com) |
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