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Solanna™ Sunshine Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunshine'
Pronunciation: kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #44445
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Reaches 18 in. tall, 20 in. wide.
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| Description | A compact but showy blast of color for sunny borders or containers. Bright golden-yellow flowers on strong, short stems rise slightly above upright mounds of lush green foliage, and continue to bloom throughout summer, even in hot and humid climates! An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in mid to late summer to encourage a new bloom flush. Hard prune after flowering. |
| Lore | Coreopsis is a name translated from the Greek for 'bug-like' due to the resemblance of the seed to wood ticks. In addition to being deer resistant, several species of Coreopsis (including C. grandiflora) are rabbit resistant, although very young plants and new seedlings may need to be protected in heavily grazed areas. |
Details
| Description | A compact but showy blast of color for sunny borders or containers. Bright golden-yellow flowers on strong, short stems rise slightly above upright mounds of lush green foliage, and continue to bloom throughout summer, even in hot and humid climates! An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in mid to late summer to encourage a new bloom flush. Hard prune after flowering. |
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History
| Lore | Coreopsis is a name translated from the Greek for 'bug-like' due to the resemblance of the seed to wood ticks. In addition to being deer resistant, several species of Coreopsis (including C. grandiflora) are rabbit resistant, although very young plants and new seedlings may need to be protected in heavily grazed areas. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.