Coreopsis maritima
Sea Dahlia
Description
Coreopsis maritima, 1'-3' high, is a fast growing, herbaceous perennial but summer deciduous. It has deeply lobed, featherlike leaves and a striking yellow bloom. Sea Dahlia grows best in coastal areas.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.