Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'

Tickseed


Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' - Tickseed from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Golden yellow, semi-double flowers
  • Bright green foliage
  • An early blooming Tickseed
  • Blooms late spring-summer
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Generally perform best in full sun and well drained soil.  Water plants regularly until established.  Once established, coreopsis is very drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blossoms regulary to encourage new blooms.  Shear the plant by 1/3 mid summer to rejuvenate the foliage and stimulate additional flower buds.


Height: 18 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 14-16 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Gold
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Blooms all Season

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Coreopsis

Common Name: Tickseed

Daisy-like flowers early summer-fall.   Many varieties are in the yellow to gold family; others are burgundy, pink, red, white. Foliage can be fine and feathery (c. verticillata) or more prominent and lance-like (c. grandiflora or c. hybrid)  Coreopsis is an excellent choice for garden beds, borders and containers.  A favorite due to its long bloom time, ease of growing and for being a pollinator magnet!