Description | Sunkissed Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) has large bright golden yellow to yellow large flowers. |
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Pronunciation | (kor-ee-OP-sis)) |
Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Short lived perennials |
Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | bright golden yellow flowers with burgundy red centers, large to 3" |
Fruit | achene |
Roots | fiborous |
Dimensions | 12-14 by 14-16 inches (HS) |
Maintenance | dead heading to increase the bloom length, division to maintain vigor |
Propagation | seeds, division |
Cultivar Origin | Panamericam Seed |
Author's Notes | This Coreopsis is a grandiflora type (C. grandiflora). I have grown many grandiflora Coreopsis, in zone #5 where I garden. They are short lived 2-3 years at best. By dividing the plants this length of time can be increased. |