Sunray Coreopsis
Sunray coreopsis is mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright yellow, 2-inch, double flowers are produced on slender stems above the compact, tidy mound of leaves.
Sunray coreopsis is different from other coreopsis in that the plants are shorter and more compact, and the flowers are double. It is a reliable, long-blooming plant for the Colorado Springs area.
Sunray Coreopsis
Sunray coreopsis is mounding perennial flower with narrow, dark green leaves. Bright yellow, 2-inch, double flowers are produced on slender stems above the compact, tidy mound of leaves.
Sunray coreopsis is different from other coreopsis in that the plants are shorter and more compact, and the flowers are double. It is a reliable, long-blooming plant for the Colorado Springs area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'
Pronunciation
kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Mature Height
12 to 18 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
late June through August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to southern and southeastern United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
Performance
Sunray coreopsis has been a good perennial flower at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden. It is a reliable bloomer and winter hardy.
Maintenance
After an individual flower has finished blooming, cut the flower stalk back to a set of leaves. This practice will prolong the blooming period and improve the plant's appearance. Cut plant to ground level in late winter or early spring.