Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sun Ray'

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Sunray Coreopsis

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Description

Coreopsis lanceolata 'Sun Ray' is a perennial which grows 1'-2' high and 1'-1.5' wide. It produces yellow, 1.5"-2" blooms, with maroon centers, on pale green stems that open in late spring and summer.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.