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Item Number: SWF211

Coreopsis, Plains (pack)

Coreopsis, Plains (pack)

Cheerful Addition to Bouquets and Salads

Plains Coreopsis - Coreopsis tinctoria

Annual Open Pollinated. Cheery bicolor annual in shades of yellow and red actually means "cheerful" in the language of flowers. Useful as a filler in bouquets or as edible flowers, to add color to salads. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 6 - 8" apart when plants reach 2" tall.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in summer and fall
Attracts: Attracts butterflies and birds
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, can tolerate poor drainage
Native: Western US
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 20-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 125 Seeds per Square Foot
Facts of Note: Ideal for areas with standing water, 1-2 flowers that bloom heavily for extended periods of time
Approx Seeds Per Pack: 875

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Description

Plains Coreopsis - Coreopsis tinctoria

Annual Open Pollinated. Cheery bicolor annual in shades of yellow and red actually means "cheerful" in the language of flowers. Useful as a filler in bouquets or as edible flowers, to add color to salads. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 6 - 8" apart when plants reach 2" tall.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in summer and fall
Attracts: Attracts butterflies and birds
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, can tolerate poor drainage
Native: Western US
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 20-25 Days
Height At Maturity: 2'-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Seeding Rate: Use 125 Seeds per Square Foot
Facts of Note: Ideal for areas with standing water, 1-2 flowers that bloom heavily for extended periods of time
Approx Seeds Per Pack: 875

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.0 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Edible Flower
  • Good Cut Flower
  • Good Fall Color
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Tolerates Poor Drainage
  • Wildflower

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Red
Flower Color : Yellow
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Partial Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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Drea
So excited to add these!

I'm so excited to add these flowers to my pollinator garden! Started them in my greenhouse a couple weeks ago, and they're coming in beautifully.

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