Coreopsis - Dwarf Red Plains (Coreopsis tinctoria 'Dwarf Red') $5.99 | 4-inch pot πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Native Status: US Native β’ USDA Growing Zones: Annual/Zones 2-10 β’ Height: 12-18 inches β’ Spread: 12-15 inches πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) β’ Colors: Deep red with yellow edges β’ Flower Size: 1-1.5 inch blooms βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Low to moderate β’ Soil: Well-draining, adaptable β’ Spacing: 12-15 inches apart π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Native Bees: Pollen source β’ Small Butterflies: Nectar plant β’ Beneficial Insects: Attracts predatory insects β’ Small Pollinators: Easy access π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Direct sow or transplant β’ Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom β’ Fall: Allow some self-seeding β’ Winter: Annual, remove spent plants π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with: Black-Eyed Susan Salvias Zinnias Native Grasses β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Compact form β’ Long blooming period β’ Drought tolerant β’ Self-seeding β’ Easy care π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Great for borders and containers.