Plains Coreopsis 'Dwarf Red' AKA 'Mahogany Midget' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1495
Butterflies love the flowers and birds love the seeds!
This dwarf variety of Plains Coreopsis produces an abundance of mahogany-red daisy-like blooms. It can be used in mass plantings, or as an accent plant. Butterflies love the flowers and birds love the seeds!
| Botanical Name | Coreopsis tinctoria |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 25 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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