Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Coreopsis

Species:

Coreopsis poloe

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

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:

Tolerates periodic fire typical of scrub ecosystems; resprouts from root crown after burns.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and keep moist at 70-75°F.

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