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Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana'

Dwarf Eared Coreopsis

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Description

A low, mat-forming perennial to 2' wide, the 'Nana' bears deep orange yellow flowers on short stalks from spring through fall (if deadheaded faithfully), and occasionally into winter. It requires sun and average watering.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.