Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Limerock Passion'

Coreopsis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Blissfield, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Cincinnati, Ohio

Knoxville, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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

This plant is drought-tolerant but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period...Read More

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skt
Lincoln, NE | September 2004 | positive

excellent bush; not as compact as moonbeam coreopsis with longer stems so the flowers wave in breezes.
Deadhead often for increase...Read More

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