SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis grandiflora 'DCOREO16' PP #25,241

COMMON NAME: Solanna™ Golden Sphere Coreopsis

GARDEN SIZE: 10-18 inches tall x 10-18 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Compact, Upright mounds

FOLIAGE: Lush green, herbaceous

FLOWERS: Golden yellow; fully double; blooms late spring into fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports local bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens. Cut flowers.