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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in)
Spread 25 - 45 cm (10 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot' (dwarf coreopsis) yields showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot' (dwarf coreopsis) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Coreopsis grandiflora 'Heliot' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.