A prolific blooming Coreopsis with cream white flowers with irregular red coloration. Part of the Big Bang series of Coreopsis.
Pronunciation
(kor-ee-OP-sis)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average, tolerates drier conditions once established
Soil & Site
average to well drained, can rot in poorly drained soils
Temperature
cooler temperatures bring out the reddish purple coloration in the flowers
Flowers
2-3 inch creamy white, during the cooler season reddish purple areas will radiate through out the petals, it seems no two flowers are the same
Leaves
thin, thread-like leaves are palmately divided
Dimensions
18-24 inches by 18-24 inches
Propagation
division, cuttings
Cultivar Origin
Bred by Darrell Probst as part of the Big Bang Series of Coreopsis.
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)