Dyer's Coreopsis

Dyer's Coreopsis

CA$5.95

Coreopsis tinctoria

This North American native plant features striking sprays of mahogany red flowers that beautifully complement its fern-like foliage. With regular cutting this plant will continue to bloom for many weeks, rewarding gardeners with abundant blooms. Dyer’s Coreopsis is highly attractive to bees and pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden landscape. Positioned in the foreground, it enhances the aesthetic appeal of flower beds. Additionally, this versatile plant serves as a natural dye, producing vibrant yellow to orange hues on wool and silk, while yielding a more subdued, pale color on cotton.

Growing information:

Plant Type: Annual

Height: 36”

Sun: Full sun

Sow: Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed, or direct seed after last frost.

Pinch: Not necessary

Spacing: 9-12”

Days to maturity: 70-85

Seeds per packet: Approximately 100

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