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California Native Plant

Coreopsis maritima

Sea Dahlia

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Description

Coreopsis maritima, 1-3' high, is a fast growing herbaceous perennial, summer deciduous, with deeply lobed, featherlike leaves and a striking yellow bloom. Sea Dahlia grows best in coastal areas.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.