Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras'

Also Known As

Calliopsis
Mardi Gras Tickseed

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-12

Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras' plant details

Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer bronze, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: bronze, red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Known as Calliopsis since its earliest appearance in cultivation in the 1800s, and valued then as a dye plant, its graceful weaving nature and easy growth has made it a mainstay of casual, wild flowery gardens today. This selection has narrow quilled petals in varying combinations of gold and purple-brown.