A very florific Coreopis. The golden yellow to orange flowers have fluted petals.
Pronunciation
(kor-ee-OP-sis)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5-8
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average to well drained, can rot in poorly drained soils
Flowers
golden yellow to orange, fluted petals (ray flowers)
Dimensions
18 by 18 inches
Maintenance
dead heading
Propagation
cuttings
Cultivar Origin
A natural cross of 'Early Sunrise' and 'Zamfir introduced by Itsaul Plants in Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
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