Coreopsis

Densely foliaged, spreads slowly; suitable for use as a ground cover. Bears bright yellow, daisy-like flowers over a long period in summer.

This favored perennial forms a clump with leaves are stiff and dark green, almost succulent and large, continuously blooming flowers. The yellow daisy-like flowers are 2"-3" in diameter and may be single or double. The double form we are offering blooms all summer and into the fall. Growth is vigorous, but plant is somewhat shortlived. Tolerates dry conditions as well as salt and wind exposure. Will also grow in shallow or chalky soils. Succeeds in urban environments and rooftop gardens since it tolerates poor soil and blasting heat. Good for cut flowers. Seeds resemble ticks, hence the common name. Can seed abundantly.

This prairie wildflower bears bright yellow flowers to 2" across in early summer. Easily cultivated, and tolerant of dry soil.

Coreopsis, this species bears rose-pink flowers and is tolerant of wet soil. The 1" diameter flowers appear over a long period in summer. Good for waterside plantings, but also quite adaptable to other garden situations. Tolerant of wet soil.

The yellow flowers, up to 2" in diameter, of this species are nicely set off by the finely divided, delicate foliage. Spreads slowly. Adaptable and easily grown, this plant is useful in a variety of garden situations.