Coreopsis grandiflora
Big Flower Coreopsis
This large showy perennial with bright and cheery golden ray flowers has a place in every natural garden! The plant is easy to identify in the field because of its finely divided leaves and big, all-yellow flowers.
Additional Information:
Height 24-36 Inches
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Spread -18 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color Deep Yellow
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Coreopsis are very drought and heat tolerant. They flower from April through most of the summer. Like most spring and summer flowering perennials, they should be divided and reset in the fall. This should be done every one to two years.
Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Beneficial Insects |
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Butterfly |
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Songbird |
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Root
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Season of Interest
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Late (July-frost) |
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Mid (May-June) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Containers |
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Fresh Cut Flower |
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Sun Exposure
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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