Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Star Clusters Coreopsis
Description | Large white to creamy white flowers. A purple eye will develop at the base of the petals in color weather. Part of the Big Bang series. |
Pronunciation | (kor-ee-OP-sis) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
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 | large white, daisy-like, white to light creamy yellow, base of petals turn purple in cool weather |
Dimensions | 18-24 inch by 18-24 inches, upright |
Propagation | division |
Cultivar Origin | Darrell Probst, 2012, USA |
Author's Notes | I have only grown this plant one season and have seen a few in gardens. Doesn't seem to flop like many other Coreopsis. |
Notes & Reference | Coreopsis is derived from Greek corio-(bug)and -opsis (likeness) components with reference to the appearance of the seed.(www.plantlives.com) |
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