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Coreopsis grandilfora 'Goldfink'

Goldfink Coreopsis

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

A dwarf form of the common Coreopsis, the 'Goldfink' grows to a height of 2'. It bars single deep yellow flowers that are banded maroon in the center. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.