Plant family: Asteraceae

Genus: Coreopsis

Species: tinctoria

300 mg packet

Plant type: Annual

Colors: Yellow with maroon center

Bloom time: Mid summer - mid fall

Texture: Medium to fine

Growth rate: Medium

Height: 24-36 inches

Width: 24 inches

Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 5.5-7.5.

Care: Plant established plants 9-12 inches apart.. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Water regularly - don't over water. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding.

Pests and diseases: Slugs, rabbits, snails, downy mildew, powdery mildew, aster yellows,botrytis flower blight.

Good companions: Purple coneflower, white boltonia, phlox, torch lily

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover to a depth of 1/16 inch. Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.