Coreopsis grandiflora
Coreopsis grandiflora
Common names: Mädchenauge, Großblütiges Mädchenauge
Photo: Alois Lunzer (1840-?) · Public Domain · Source
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Description
The plant produces bright yellow basket‑like flowers from June through autumn, perched on slender stems above lush green foliage. Native to North America, it is a hardy, low‑maintenance addition to beds and borders. Bees and butterflies are attracted, making it a valuable component of naturalistic gardens. Cultivars such as ‘Sunray’ and ‘Early Sunrise’ offer fuller blooms and a particularly compact growth habit.
Care instructions
Plant in full sun on well‑drained, not overly fertile soil. Regular deadheading of spent flowers extends the blooming period and keeps the plant compact. Water moderately; the plant dislikes waterlogged soil but tolerates brief dry spells well. Cut back to ground level in late autumn or early spring; seed heads provide winter food for birds. Divide every three to four years in spring to maintain vigor and flowering.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, sandy, dry, lean
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
carrot family (Apiaceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
Sunflowers release substances into the soil that inhibit potato tuber growth, and they also compete for water and nutrients.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: basic crop-rotation rule
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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