Mayo Clinic Flower of Hope™ Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Electric Avenue’ PP24,688
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Mayo Clinic Flower of Hope Coreopsis is a late-blooming perennial native that is grown in every Mayo Clinic across the country. The dark green thread-like foliage is topped by electric yellow flowers with yellow-brown eyes in 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: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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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.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blazing Star, Aster, Blanket Flower
