Coreopsis tinctoria
Calliopsis, Annual Coreopsis
Description
This annual will grow 1'-3' tall and 1' - 1.5' wide. It produces daisy-like flowers with contrasting rays and centers, on wiry stems. The plant does best in full sun and dry soil. Rays can be found in yellow, orange, red with brownish centers, blooming from summer through fall.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored
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, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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