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Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Showers'

Common Name: Coreopsis-Threadleaf

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One of the most loved perennials, C. 'Golden Showers' is an excellent performer with large, rich golden-yellow flowers appearing from early through late summer. This variety is exceptionally vigorous, forming upright, airy clumps of fine, needle-like foliage.

Coreopsis is one of the easiest perennials to maintain and is a good choice for beginners. It compliments nearly every other plant in the garden. The verticillata species is particularly long-lived, has a longer flowering time, and demonstrates better drought tolerance than others in the genus.

Origin: Native Cultivar

Characteristics:

Height:
24-30 Inches

Spread:
18-24 Inches

Flower Color:
Gold/Orange Shades

Foliage Color:
Green shades

Hardiness Zone:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Find Your Zone

Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)

Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs

Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies

Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant

How fast should it grow?:
Medium

When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
  Midsummer
  Late summer

How's your soil?:
  Poor Soil
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil

Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:

Bare Root: #1 Grade (25ct)

Attributes:

Border plants
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Awards:

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2000

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Coreopsis is native to North America. Therefore, it is easy to grow, thriving in any well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is rather drought tolerant. It can be propagated either by seed or by division every few years in spring or fall.

Companions:

	Common/Botanical Name	Zones
	Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Common Name: Montbretia	5,6,7,8,9
	*Salvia nemorosa* 'May Night' ('Mainacht')** Common Name: Salvia-Perennial	3,4,5,6,7,8
	*Lavandula angustifolia* 'Hidcote'** Common Name: Lavender	5,6,7,8,9
	*Leucanthemum superbum* 'Alaska'** Common Name: Shasta Daisy	4,5,6,7,8,9
	*Pennisetum orientale* 'Karley Rose' PP12909** Common Name: Grass-Ornamental	5,6,7,8,9
	Geranium 'Brookside' Common Name: Geranium-Hardy	4,5,6,7,8
	*Delphinium elatum* 'Pagan Purples'** Common Name: Delphinium-Hybrid Bee	3,4,5,6,7
	*Echinacea purpurea* 'Ruby Star' ('Rubinstern')** Common Name: Coneflower-Purple	3,4,5,6,7,8
	Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' Common Name: Speedwell	4,5,6,7,8
	*Campanula carpatica* 'Pearl Deep Blue'** Common Name: Bellflower-Carpathian	3,4,5,6,7,8
	Gaillardia 'Fanfare' PP15892 Common Name: Blanket Flower	3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.

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