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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

Also Known As

  • Sunray Tickseed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' plant details

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Continuous double golden-yellow blooms.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' plant

How to Grow Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'-8'

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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aka Coreopsis cardaminefolia, Coreopsis stenophylla, Coreopsis tinctoria var. immminuta, Calliopsis, Plains Coreopsis

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 6"-8"

  • sun
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aka Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' Big Bang, Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye', Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Tickseed, Cosmic Eye Tickseed

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Moonlight Hybrid tickseed

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 17"

Width: 25"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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