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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 14 inches
Plant Spread: 13 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Coreopsis
  • Tickseed

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Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2023-07-16
Coreopsis Leading Lady Charlize
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date: 2017-07-05
Comments:
  • Posted by Paintedtrillium (Southern Maine - Zone 6a) on Sep 6, 2023 7:37 AM concerning plant:
    Unfortunately, this did not survive the first winter in southern Maine. Auriculata prefers moister soils and is not as drought tolerant ….
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