Go Back Coreopsis Mouse Ear

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:01 PM
Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Mouse Ear Coreopsis is loaded with brilliant bright orange flowers that are a great source of early spring color. Deep green, shiny leaves form a low clump and planted closely they will keep weeds to a minimum. This plant spreads nicely by seed without being invasive, and works well in a border or edge, or as a shorter cut flower. This compact plant stays under 1 foot tall flowers included. It puts on a great early spring bloom. It will continue to flower into the summer if the flowers are removed.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Grow this little Coreopsis in full sun or part shade in average to dry well drained soils. Though less tolerant of drought than most Coreopsis, it still does considerably well in dry soils. Easy to grow.

    Flower Color

    Bright orange

    Foliage Color

    Deep green

    Plant Spread

    6-10 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    8-12 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    5-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Edging, Border, Ground cover, Showy flowers, Cut flower, Rock gardens

    Bloom Time

    Late spring to fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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