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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

Also Known As

  • Early Sunrise Coreopsis
  • Tickseed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' plant details

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Compact plant with semi-double flowers
Perennial to 18" tall and spreading to 3' with bright yellow 3" flowers in spring, held high above the foliage. A tough and durable selection.
1-1/2" golden yellow, double daises are held high above the medium green foliage from spring to summer. Great for butterflies. An award winning reliable perennial.

Gardening facts about Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' plant

How to Grow Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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