| Description | A Coreopsis verticillata hybrid similar to Route 66 but more compact and mildew resistant. |
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| Pronunciation | (kor-ee-OP-sis) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | (5)6-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates drier conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average to well drained, can rot in poorly drained soils |
| Flowers | daisy-like golden yellow with red center |
| Leaves | green, 3 part, thread-like sections |
| Dimensions | 20 by 24 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | can be sheared back to promote a new flush of cleaner foliage, although time consuming dead heading will improve flowering |
| Propagation | PP25345, division |
| Misc Facts | Coreopsis is derived from Greek corio-(bug)and -opsis (likeness) components with reference to the appearance of the seed.(www.plantlives.com) (syn Calliopsis tinctoria) |
| Notes & Reference | Terranova Nursery fact sheet |
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