Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire'
Sunfire Coreopsis
Description
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire' is a perennial which grows 1.5' high and wide. It produces single, yellow, daisy-like flowers with maroon centers that bloom in summer and possibly fall in deadheaded regularly. Foliage is evergreen in frost-free winter areas, dark green and leathery. It tolerates full to part sun with regular watering and more during hot spells. This plant attracts birds and butterflies. It looks great in borders and containers. It likes hot and dry locations.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.