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Coreopsis grandiflora

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Coreopsis grandiflora (large-flower tickseed) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Coreopsis grandiflora (large-flower tickseed) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Coreopsis grandiflora . Coreopsis grandiflora is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Coreopsis grandiflora (large-flower 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.