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Coreopsis auriculata

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 60 - 80 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis auriculata (lobed tickseed) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Border and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Coreopsis auriculata .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Coreopsis auriculata (lobed tickseed) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.