Monrovia® Sunstar Gold Coreopsis is a hardy late-blooming perennial native with an upright habit. Its narrow medium green foliage is topped by molten gold daisy-like flowers with large red eyes in summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Drought, Humidity, and road salt tolerance. The Sunstar series is a Monrovia exclusive and mildew resistant.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow+Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading. Crown rot may occur in moist, poorly-drained soils. Foliage decline may occur in hot summers if the soil is allowed to dry out. Snails and slugs can be a problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Yarrow, Switch Grass
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
