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Solanna™ Sunshine Coreopsis

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunshine'

Pronunciation: kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh
SKU #44445
4-9

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Reaches 18 in. tall, 20 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeLate spring into fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSwitch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
LoreCoreopsis 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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Bloom TimeLate spring into fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSwitch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Avens (Geum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
LoreCoreopsis 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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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.