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Coreopsis
  Coreopsis lanceolata
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Dependable and carefree is the coreopsis. Even when only marginally pleased with its situation, it will continue to bloom, no deadheading required. It comes in yellow and the lighter cream yellow of my favorite, moonbeam coreopsis. The fine needled foliage is a feature, staying green in all but the driest weather. A cheerful plant for borders and beds.

Vital Statistics
Type: Perennial Water: infrequent
Zone: 4-9 Sun: full sun
Height: 10-16" Soil: ordinary, well drained
Starting: From seed or purchased plants. Growing: You really don't have to do anything to coreopsis to get them to grow and flower. They do fine with benign neglect, and plenty of sunshine.
Etymology: coreopsis = 'bug-like'; lanceolata = 'spear-shaped' (referring to the leaves)
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