Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Coreopsis "Limerock Ruby"
Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Time - June and throughout summer
Color - Yellow
Foliage - Narrow, lobed
Size - 1' (average), spreading
Exposure - Full sun
Culture - Tolerant of a wide range variety of soils as long as it is well drained. Needs full sun. May need watering during summer dry spells.
I hesitated to keep coreopsis listed here because I have had so much trouble growing it over the years. It does fine for one season but usually dies out before the next season. Until recently, coreopsis was available only with yellow flowers but newer varieties (like the gorgeous "Limerock Ruby", shown here), have been introduced. This plant is generally used for edging but some varieties are taller and can be used farther back in borders.
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Bloom Time - June and throughout summer
Color - Yellow
Foliage - Narrow, lobed
Size - 1' (average), spreading
Exposure - Full sun
Culture - Tolerant of a wide range variety of soils as long as it is well drained. Needs full sun. May need watering during summer dry spells.
I hesitated to keep coreopsis listed here because I have had so much trouble growing it over the years. It does fine for one season but usually dies out before the next season. Until recently, coreopsis was available only with yellow flowers but newer varieties (like the gorgeous "Limerock Ruby", shown here), have been introduced. This plant is generally used for edging but some varieties are taller and can be used farther back in borders.
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