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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant'

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 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' (large-flowered tickseed) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms during early summer to early fall. The foliage is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, naturalization and xeriscaping.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' . Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' is tolerant of drought. In autumn, Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant' (large-flowered tickseed) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.