Prairie Coreopsis (Coreopsis palmata) is a seasonal plant with yellow blooms from late spring through mid-summer. They prefer full sun in mesic to dry soil where they can grow up to 2.5 feet tall. They are a good choice for the slopes and banks of bioretenion plantings. Companion plants include Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) and Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs. In rich soils, may need to be staked while in bloom. Where planted, ensure soil is well drained to prevent crown rot.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Rock,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
May,
June,
July Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20