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Taxon ID#
22
Flowers (each to 2" diameter) feature tubular golden-yellow rays that are fluted toward the apex. Rays surround darker yellow center disks. Flowers bloom profusely from late spring to fall.
Scientific Name:
Coreopsis x 'Jethro Tull'
Common Name 1
› Jethro Tull Coreopsis
Family:
Asteraceae
Origins:
It is a hybrid cross of Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamfir' (female parent) and Coreopsis lanceolata 'Early Sunrise' (male parent).
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
› Tickseed
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Sun Preference:
Partial Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Elliptic green leaves (to 3" long).
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Yellow
Flower Description:
Flowers (each to 2" diameter) feature tubular golden-yellow rays that are fluted toward the apex. Rays surround darker yellow center disks.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
15-18"
Mature spread:
18-24"
Growth rate:
Medium
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Coreopsis is a genus of between 75-80 species from North America, Mexico, Central and South America.
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
yes
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jul
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Sep
Ornamental Accent:
no
no
Garden Observations:
Seasonal Care
Maintenance
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Plants may be sheared in mid to late summer to promote a fall rebloom and to remove any sprawling or unkempt foliage.
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Plants will spread by rhizomes. Clumps may be divided in spring. When grown in borders or other formal garden areas, division may be needed every 2-3 years to maintain robustness.
Insect Pests:
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Uncommon diseases include botrytis, aster yellows, powdery mildew and fungal spots.
Environmental Problems:
Crown rot may occur in moist poorly drained soils
Landscape Problems:
Plant stems tend to sprawl, particularly in hot and humid climates with periodic heavy summer rainfall.
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
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Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Landscape Application
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