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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.

 

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

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.