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This dwarf variety of Plains Coreopsis produces an abundance of mahogany-red daisy-like blooms. It can be used in mass plantings, or as an accent plant. Butterflies love the flowers and birds love the seeds!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Coreopsis tinctoria |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 25 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
