Coreopsis Seed ( Annual )


JB094 Early Sunrise Coreopsis ( Coreopsis grandiflora )
1989 AAS Flower Winner. Attractive, compact, uniform plants grow about 18 inches high with a 15-inch spread. Foliage is glossy, green and healthy looking. The charming semi-double flowers, about 2 inches across, are bright gold – and so intense they capture the eye even at a distance. Most stems are about 8 to 10 inches long, providing a wealth of long-lasting flowers for informal bouquets. After a dazzling profusion of blooms in late spring, Early Sunrise Coreopsis continues producing flowers through most of the summer, especially rewarding gardeners who take the trouble to pick off the spent blooms. With ordinary care, including a light application of fertilizer in spring, Early Sunrise will thrive for many years. For zones 3-9.
 120mg pack ( about 40-50 seeds ) $2.95
TGL045 Plains Coreopsis ( Coreopsis tinctoria )
One of the most popular wildflowers grown in the United States is also one of the easiest to grow from flower seeds. Used primarily for landscape beautification, it brightens up any setting. The Plains Coreopsis flower is bi-color with bright yellow tips on the petals and red centers. It is great for cutting, and each stem adds a whole flush of small flowers to arrangements. Butterflies love the nectar of Coreopsis blooms.
A hardy, upright annual, native to the southern United States, it has spread throughout much of North America. Leaves are finely divided occurring mostly in the lower portion of the plant. A prodigious bloomer, having vibrant yellow flowers with maroon centers. Prefers full sun in various soil types. An ideal plant for areas that have poor drainage or remain soggy for an extended period of time.
An excellent flowering plant for ditches, low lying areas, and flower mixes. Often forms large colonies in ditches along roadsides.

Seedman Basic Info:
Grows about 12 to 36 inches tall, will germinate in about 15-40 days depending on soil and weather conditions, germinates best if soil temperature is in the 60-70°F range.
Cover seeds about 1/16" deep, blooms from May to August.

 5g pack ( about 15,000 seeds, covers 200 square feet ) $3.95