Monrovia Sunset Burst Coreopsis is a compact self-cleaning perennialwith narrow deep green foliage. Butter yellow flowers with a deep red center glowand fringed petals bloom from spring into fall. Prefersfull sunand dry to mediumwell-drained soil.Drought, humidity, and road salt tolerance.Tolerates afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
South and East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1′ – 1.5′ |
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Spread: |
1 – 1.5′ |
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Spacing: |
1 |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun,Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow+Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring,Summer,Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading. Crown rot may occur in moist, poorly-drained soils. Foliage decline may occur in hot summers if the soil is allowed to dry out. Snails and slugs can be a problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Naturalized Areas,Native Gardens,Rock Gardens,Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS:Switch Grass,Coneflower,Avens
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
