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Coreopsis maritima

Also Known As

  • Beach Dahlia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Coreopsis maritima plant details

Coreopsis maritima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis maritima

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis maritima

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare & endangered Coreopsis native to our Southern California coastal dunes. Large, long flowering, bright yellow daisies are well displayed above the clump of stout, unusual, fern-like foliage. In its native habitat, it grows in lean, sandy soil & gets NO SUMMER WATER once established. So it’s best planted in poor, well draining soil. Blooms March thru June. 2’ tall. Good cut flower.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis maritima plant

How to Grow Coreopsis maritima

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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