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Genus and Species:
Coreopsis tinctoria
Family:
Asteraceae
Common Name:
Plains Coreopsis, Garden Coreopsis, Calliopsis
Habit:
annual, reseeds
Height:
3 feet
Flower Color:
yellow with maroon centers
Native To:
southwest United States
Range:
naturalized throughout the Untied States
Blooming Period:
May-August
Water Requirement:
low
Soil Type:
sterile
Exposure:
full sun, partial shade
Seed Count:
1,400,000 seeds/lb
Seeding Rate:
2 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous:
prolific bloomer; competes well with grasses; readily reseeds; attracts birds and butterflies
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