Coreopsis, Dwarf Plains Red (pack)

Dwarf Plains Coreopsis "Red" (Coreopsis tinctoria) is an open-pollinated annual with abundant mahogany-red, daisy-like blooms on slender stems. A compact, easy-care wildflower that reseeds readily, it works beautifully in mass plantings or as an accent and draws bees, butterflies, and songbirds.

At a glance

• Variety: Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
• Type: Annual, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 15-30 days
• Sun: Full to partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/16"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 24"
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-9
• Approx. seeds per pack: 875 (covers about 10 sq ft)

Best for

• Mass plantings and accent borders
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Meadow and wildflower areas that reseed naturally
• Bird-friendly gardens (songbirds favor the seedheads)
• Beginner gardeners wanting an easy annual

How to grow

Sow in spring at 1/16" deep, using about 125 seeds per square foot. Germination takes 15-30 days. Grow in full to partial sun with moderate water in nearly any soil. Plants reach 12" to 24" and bloom spring into summer, reseeding well for the following year.

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