Coreopsis grandiflora var. grandiflora
Coreopsis grandiflora var. grandiflora
- Native to:
- Canada | ON, QC | United States | AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
GBIF: jim_keesling
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Coreopsis
- Species:
- Coreopsis grandiflora var. grandiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Prairie species that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Benefits from periodic burning to reduce woody competition.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure at soil surface. Temperature range 65-75°F optimal for germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch