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Coreopsis auriculata (Eared coreopsis)

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Coreopsis auriculata kor-ee-OP-sis or-ik-yew-LAY-tah Common Name: Eared coreopsis Genus: Coreopsis
Large golden-yellow blossoms are borne in late spring and midsummer on top of stems reaching almost 3 feet high. Native to the southeastern U.S.
 Noteworthy characteristics: The species is good for naturalizing. It can spread rapidly by rhizomes and seed. The blooms make good cut flowers, and are attractive to bees and butterflies. 
 Care: Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun with afternoon shade. It doesn't bloom as well in hot climates.
 Propagation: Sow seed in mid-late winter; divide in early spring.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, bacterial spot, rust, Botrytis flower blight, aster yellows, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and fungal spots.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Naturalizing
Style , Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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