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    Coreopsis gigantea

    Also Known As

    • Giant coreopsis

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Coreopsis gigantea plant details

    Coreopsis gigantea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Coreopsis gigantea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Coreopsis gigantea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Unusual subshrub with thick, succulent trunks usually to 3' tall but occasionally even to 6'. Branches are tipped with clusters of bright green, fern-like leaves after the fall rain. Clusters of 3" yellow daisies blanket the plant in early spring. This is the most perfectly weird plant we carry and is sure to attract attention in the garden. Hardy to 10F. Coastal Southern California.

    By: Native Sons

    Like a palm tree mated with a Sunflower! Yes, this is our very own fantastical Dr. Seuss plant courtesy of the coastal bluffs of southern California. Cartoonish, large and ferny bright green foliage heads sprout out in Spring atop undulating and thick palm-like trunks. In February, out pop the large 4” daisies beginning an outlandish show that lasts till May. A showstopper! You can let it go completely dry in Summer, when it will go deciduous but still work as a bizarre focal point. Here at the nursery we give ours a bit of Summer water and it happily remains silly and green. Requires good drainage. Hardy to 25 °F. To 4' x 3'.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Coreopsis gigantea plant

    How to Grow Coreopsis gigantea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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
    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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    Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946

    aka Gold Nugget Hybrid tickseed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 26"

    Width: 32"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Coreopsis 'Gold Nugget' PP19946 flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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