Purple Thistle short-lived perennial Coreopsis lanceolata

Coreopsis lanceolata

Perennial with showy red tubular flowers

Best planted in moist wildflower garden behind shorter plants

Perennial with blue

6 inches and will spread

Purple Thistle short-lived perennial Coreopsis lanceolataBiennial with showy purple flower. Does have thorns and care needed in selecting planting site. 1 4 ft tall by 1 2 ft wide. Suitable to grow in: 10A, 10B, 11, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B Overwinters as a basal rosette. Blooms in Spring. Readily self seeds. Best planted in full sun, part shade. Used in wildflower gardens and meadows. Moderate moisture to very dry periods. Seeds are rich in oil, an important food source for birds. Attracts bees, butterflies and