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Coreopsis (Tickseed) 'Zamphi'
Vigorous growing perennial with fluted golden yellow flowers that appear from spring to fall. Excellent as low border or edging plant. Extremely tough and durable - until a rainy season arrived. Fast growth. Hardiness: -20F.
2003: Fantastic, bloom all year - lots.
2004: Poor bloom. Mold from too much rain.

CULTIVATION: Fertile, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Drought tolerant.
PROPAGATION: Sow in a seedbed in midspring. Will flower the first year. Divide in early spring. Root basal cuttings in spring.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Slugs and snails feed on plants. Bacterial spot, rust, flower blight, aster yellows, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and many fungal spots can occur.

C. auriculata

Zone: 3 - 8    -    H 9 - 1 Full Sun
Height: 12 -15 inches Width: 12 - 15 inches
Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Color: Yellow
Location: Front whiskey barrel Planted: 2003

Coreopsis 'Zamphir'

Coreopsis 'Zamphir'

 

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