Dwarf Coreopsis
Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana'
SKU
2795
An easy to grow, low, clump-forming perennial that is very weather tolerant. Bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers are perfect accents in rock gardens. Its matting habit makes an excellent groundcover or edging plant. Full to partial sun. Growing to 6 to 8 inches high, 2 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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4 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kor-ee-OP-sis ah-rih-kew-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Coreopsis are known as tickseed due to resemblance of its seed to insects known as ticks. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches only 6 to 8 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | A lovely edger for the front of the garden or at the corner of a walkway where the bright yellow-orange flowers can be admired. It also makes an excellent rockery plant. Good with sun-loving companions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mat |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Compact and Colorful |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Remove spent flowers for a neat appearance. Cut back in fall after flowering. May be divided in fall or early spring. Fertilize in early spring.
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