Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
None. Annual coreopsis cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
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Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Annual coreopsis needs less fertilizer and water compared to other flowers.
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Companions
The narrow, airy plants rise up suddenly in late summer, making them great replacements for early season bloomers. Annual coreopsis is an excellent flower to grow in wildflower meadows.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow seeds in moist seed starting mix indoors, or wait until after the last frost has passed and plant seeds where you want the plants to grow.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
The bicolored blooms of coreopsis attract butterflies and beneficial insects.
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Harvesting
Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Tall plants benefit from staking.
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Troubleshooting
Be patient with this wildflower, which blooms in late summer and fall. Plants will reseed themselves with a little encouragement.
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