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    Coreopsis alpina 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • White Alpine Tickseed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Coreopsis alpina 'Alba' plant details

    Coreopsis alpina 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis alpina 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: fern-like leaves, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis alpina 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: pollution
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cute little thing, only 4-6 inches tall, delicate foliage, and a profusion of small, white daisy flowers in late summer. Zone 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Coreopsis alpina 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Coreopsis alpina 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Coreopsis gigantea

    aka Giant coreopsis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Coreopsis gigantea form by Stan Shebs
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    Coreopsis tinctoria

    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
    Photo of Coreopsis tinctoria flower by Alan Lorence
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    Coreopsis grandiflora 'Presto'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Coreopsis grandiflora 'Presto' flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' PP22601

    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
    Photo of Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' PP22601 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Coreopsis 'Moonlight' PP20009

    aka Moonlight Hybrid tickseed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 17"

    Width: 25"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Coreopsis 'Moonlight' PP20009 flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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