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Leavenworth's Coreopsis (Coreopsis leavenworthii) Plant Details

Leavenworth's Coreopsis

Scientific Name

Coreopsis leavenworthii

Bees Particularly Attractive To This Plant

A diversity of bees

Geographical Considerations

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

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Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Leavenworth's Coreopsis grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Medium Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Not known

Drought Tolerance

Low

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

None known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Annuals

Plant Shape

  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Leavenworth's Coreopsis is Deciduous

Spread

1-3 feet

Height

1-3 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Small

Flowering Month

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Flower Color

  • Yellow

Additional Plant Information

Attracts pollinators

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