Coreopsis tinctoria
Annual Coreopsis, Calliopsis
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
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.