Coreopsis, Bigflower Coreopsis, Largeflowered Tickseed 'Flying Saucers'

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
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Doerun, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Constantine, Michigan

Westerville, Ohio

Cookeville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Paris, Texas

Portland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | neutral

I love this plant!!! It does well no matter where I put it. It even tolerates light shade. Dead-heading regularly promotes more flower...Read More

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Mannford, OK | July 2004 | positive

I purchased a can of wildflower seeds in 2000 and this is the only survivor of the bunch. It has propagated by resowing itself every yea...Read More

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