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Coreopsis lanceolata 'Summer Sprite'

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 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 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 lanceolata 'Summer Sprite' (tickseed) bears showy flowers during early summer to late summer.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, naturalization and xeriscaping.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Coreopsis lanceolata 'Summer Sprite' . Coreopsis lanceolata 'Summer Sprite' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Coreopsis lanceolata 'Summer Sprite' (tickseed) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.