Plant Library

Coreopsis Prairie

Common Name: Coreopsis

Botanical Name: Coreopsis

Variety: Prairie

Blossom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Zone: 3 to 8

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 24"

Mature Width: 12-18"

Notes: Prairie Coreopsis prefers medium to dry soil conditions and is tolerant of poor soil and drought. Dead head flowers to prolong bloom time. It will spread by rhizomes so place carefully. Attractive to many native pollinators as well as honeybees.