Coreopsis tinctoria 'Mardi Gras'

Annual Coreopsis, Calliopsis, Dyer's Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Late Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing