Coreopsis, Dwarf Mouse-ear Tickseed, Lobed Tickseed 'Zamfir'

Coreopsisauriculata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
auriculata (aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
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
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

San Jose, California

Bonita Springs, Florida

Pinconning, Michigan

Little Falls, Minnesota

Haviland, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Knoxville, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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J
Dacono, CO | June 2013 | negative

Bought this plant from a local nursery about a two years ago. The first year it did nothing but hold on for dear life. The second year it...Read More

K
Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2005 | neutral

I bought a nice healthy plant in August, and planted this in a sunny location. About two weeks later, I noticed whitish spots on all the...Read More

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