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Coreopsis

Coreopsis spp.

Self-seeds lightly; native appeal

Type: Perennial
Light Req.: Full Sun
Height × Width: 12–24 in × 18–24 in
USDA Zone: 4–9

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Type

Perennial

Light Req.

Full Sun

Water Req.

Drought Tolerant

Soil Req.

Well-Drained / Sandy

More growing details

USDA Zone

4–9

Height × Width

12–24 in × 18–24 in

Bloom Time & Color

Summer–Fall / Yellow, Pink

Native Status

Native

Pollinator Interest

Bees Butterflies

Wildlife Value

Pollinator

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

High

Notes

Self-seeds lightly; native appeal

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**Coreopsis in bloom (8472085766).jpg**☀ Full sunU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters ↗ · Public domain
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**Coreopsis 1**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

**Coreopsis 2**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

**Coreopsis**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

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