Coreopsis grandilfora 'Goldfink'
Goldfink Coreopsis
Description
A dwarf form of the common Coreopsis, the 'Goldfink' grows to a height of 2'. It has single deep yellow flowers that are banded maroon in the center. This perennial blooms from spring through summer and possibly into fall, if deadheaded in summer time. It does best in full sun with dry, well draining soil. It may naturalize in some areas. Use in containers or borders. It attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. Tolerant to heat and coastal conditions.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Width Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.