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Coreopsistinctoria

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
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Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Davis, California

Richmond, California

Rumsey, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Lagrange, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Halifax, Massachusetts

Cassopolis, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

Calabash, North Carolina

Pickerington, Ohio

Salt Lake City, Utah

Fox Island, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also good to grow in containers.

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Weezingreens
Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | October 2003 | positive

I received seeds for this little beauty in a seed trade. I was pleased to see how well they have done here. They seem to like our moist s...Read More

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poppysue
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

An extra easy annual, great for filling empty spaces around the garden. I started my plants a couple of weeks early inside but these can ...Read More

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