'Lights of Morden' Coreopsis Mix (Coreopsis lanceolata) - Another floral gem grown by Emil & Elsie Byrka of Morden, Manitoba. This Coreopsis variety, also a perennial, has typical golden blooms and some with a sun-burned red ring wrapping around the inner petals. This is the only Coreopsis Emil & Elsie have grown and it has bloomed brilliantly each season for over 30 years in the same location. (Zone 3b) Plants have responded very well to our Maritime climate.Â
50 seeds per package $4.45
Growing Information: Start coreopsis seeds indoors, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 65° F., germination occurs in 20-30 days. Transplant into the garden approx. 12-15 inches apart. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to enhance spring germination.
Days to Germination:Â 20 - 30
Plant Spacing:Â 12" - 15" (30cm - 38cm)
Plant Height:Â 15" (38cm)
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Features:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:Â 3 - 9
Bloom Time:Â May to October
Light Requirements:Â Full SunÂ
Deer Resistant
Heat & Drought Resistant
Attracts Bees & Butterflies