Coreopsis rosea
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Perennials
COREOPSISEasy-to-grow members of the sunflower family yielding a profusion of yellow, orange, maroon, or reddish flowers. Deadhead for longer bloom; use hedge shears to remove large numbers of spent blooms. Both annual and perennial kinds are easy to propagate—annuals from seed sown in place or in pots, perennials from seed or division. Plants tend to self-sow; seeds attract birds.
The species listed here are from the eastern and southern U.S. unless otherwise noted.
Coreopsis roseaNortheastern native. Fine-textured plant 1 1/2 –2 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide, with pink, yellow-centered daisylike flowers from summer to fall. Unlike other species, prefers moist soil.
'Heaven’s Gate'Pink flowers have a dark crimson ring around the center.
'Sweet Dreams'Threadlike leaves and masses of big white flowers with a raspberry ring surrounding a yellow eye.
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Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'
Extra-dwarf, bright green variety that grows slowly into a full, rounded shape about 18 in. tall and 2...
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