Sunset Strip Coreopsis is a hardy late-blooming perennial native with an upright habit. The narrow medium green foliage is topped by warm yellow daisy-like flowers with orange-red eyes through summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Drought, Humidity, and road salt tolerance.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow+Orange |
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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, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Sedum, Blanket Flower
IMAGE: ItsSaul Plants
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