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Coreopsis grandiflora (Tickseed)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Cutting Bed, Border
Propagation: Seeds, Division
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Yellow
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1 ft.
Height: 1 - 2 ft.
Fertility: Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 4 - 11

Hardy Perennial. C. grandiflora has a long flowering season when deadheaded regularly, but the plants do not live long, usually 2 to 3 years in the warm climate, 4 years in the cool climate. The daisy-like flowers are good for cutting and this perennial is easy to grow. It likes fertile to average, well-drained or sandy soil. You may divide in the spring or fall. May also be grown as an annual. The seeds of this plant need light to germinate.