Coreopsis, Bigflower Coreopsis, Largeflowered Tickseed 'Early Sunrise'

Coreopsisgrandiflora

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

El Mirage, Arizona

Auburn, California

Brea, California

Chico, California

Esparto, California

Eureka, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Hesperia, California

NORTH FORK, California

Norwalk, California

Oakland, California(2 reports)

Paradise, California

Denver, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Jacksonville, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Bridgeview, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Itasca, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Dubuque, Iowa

Earlham, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Olathe, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ferriday, Louisiana

Marrero, Louisiana

Pearl River, Louisiana

Crofton, Maryland

Rockville, Maryland

Peabody, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Saginaw, Michigan

Albertville, Minnesota

Lincoln, Nebraska

Manchester, New Hampshire

Ocean View, New Jersey

Tuckerton, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Himrod, New York

Ithaca, New York

Kew Gardens, New York

Wellsville, New York

Red Oak, North Carolina

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Berea, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Springfield, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma(2 reports)

Baker City, Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Ford City, Pennsylvania

Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Crossville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Allen, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Iola, Texas

Killeen, Texas

Los Fresnos, Texas

Rockport, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Royse City, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spring, Texas

Farmington, Utah

Ogden, Utah

Saint George, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Langley, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

11
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2
neutrals
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Bridgeview, IL | May 2012 | positive

Last year I planted several Coreospis Early Sunrise for my butterfly garden. They all survived the Chicago winter. They require little to...Read More

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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2011 | positive

I had several of these one year and they bloomed more profusely than any annual! I was disappointed when they did not return the next yea...Read More

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Oakland, CA | November 2009 | positive

what a great plant! bright colored golden blooms cover these plants from march to november--wow! you need to keep them trimmed or they ...Read More

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Chicago, IL (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

I really like this plant so far, especially now that I have it identified correctly! I planted two tiny plugs last spring (2008) and got ...Read More

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Timnath, CO (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | neutral

Despite being hardy to Z4a, this did not survive this past winter in my perennial bed. It did survive in another place on my property, h...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2008 | positive

My husband bought 2 Bigflower Coreopsis, Largeflowered Tickseed, Tickseed Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' (Coreopsis grandiflora) plants in 6 i...Read More

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | negative

I may be the only person in Houston who can't grow these! I planted several 4" nursery pots in a raised bed of amended, well draining so...Read More

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Red Oak, NC (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

I love this plant! It was handicapped by some stem burrowing bug last year but it has came back beautifully this year. Mine is about a fo...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | March 2006 | positive

Will bloom repeatedly when deadheaded! My information says it is hardy in zones 3-11. Light aids germination of seeds.

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Pearl River, LA | May 2005 | positive

I love this plant, but I know very little about it...So far I have one that I purchased about six weeks ago...It is blooming profusely......Read More

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Bradford, PA (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

I have never had this plant, but I did some seeds in Winter sow and they are growing. It sounds like a good plant,easy to grow so I am lo...Read More

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | May 2005 | positive

Grows readily from seed I threw a couple of spent dried flowers into another flowerbed last autumn, and I have a nice sized plant in 2005...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Large golden-yellow blooms flower from June to September. Prefers a rich, moist soil. Attractive to butterflies, too. Beautiful coreopsis!

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(Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

A very strong, rich and long blooming compact (30-45 cm)perennial. She blooms in her first year after sowing with 5 cm half filled golden...Read More

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