Sunray Coreopsis

Sunray coreopsis is mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright yellow, 2-inch, double flowers are produced on slender stems above the compact, tidy mound of leaves.

Sunray coreopsis is different from other coreopsis in that the plants are shorter and more compact, and the flowers are double. It is a reliable, long-blooming plant for the Colorado Springs area.

Sunray Coreopsis

Sunray coreopsis is mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright yellow, 2-inch, double flowers are produced on slender stems above the compact, tidy mound of leaves.

Sunray coreopsis is different from other coreopsis in that the plants are shorter and more compact, and the flowers are double. It is a reliable, long-blooming plant for the Colorado Springs area.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'

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Pronunciation

kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh

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Mature Height

12 to 18 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

late June through August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to southern and southeastern United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,500 ft.

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