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Coreopsis grandiflora (Coreopsis)
'Early Sunrise'
The flower petals start out as a funnel but open up, giving the semi-double bloom appearance.

Coreopsis

Coreopsis grandiflora

Discontinued

Perennial reaching up to four feet in height, displaying golden-yellow blooms spring to fall. Very vigorous grower that can fill a flower bed quickly, it self propagates easily returning in the spring. Cut flowers dry well in arrangments. Blooms vigorously with deadheading, however is fine without it.

'Early Sunrise' has semi-double flowers early summer to early fall.

Jethro Tull (PP#18798) is a cross between the 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise' cultivars with broader petals and an extended blooming period. Mature size is 15-18 inches tall with 18-24 inch spread. The petals hold their funnel shape much longer.

Mass Plantings
Container Specimen
Attracts Wildlife

Flower Color:

Yellow

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Height

4 Feet

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Spread

4 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5b

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
• High
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Perennial
Water Needs
• Low