{"product_id":"plains-coreopsis-plant-sets","title":"Plains Coreopsis Plant Sets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrighten the toughest corners of your landscape with \u003cstrong\u003ePlains Coreopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a slender and showy annual that delivers abundant color from summer through the first frost. Standing 2 to 4 feet tall on multi-branching stems, this wildflower features pinnately-compound foliage and prolific daisy-like flower heads. The blooms are a striking display of yellow rays surrounding a reddish-purple central disc, with the yellow petals often \"painted\" maroon near the center and finished with distinctive notched tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the south-central U.S., Plains Coreopsis is a survivor. It thrives in heat, humidity, and drought, making it a perfect choice for sunny, hard-to-water areas or poor, sandy soils where other plants fail. Whether planted in mass to create a \"Fourth of July pinwheel\" effect or used to fill gaps in a wildflower meadow, this deer-resistant plant offers effortless beauty and makes an excellent long-lasting cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbundant \"Painted\" Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features showy yellow flowers with maroon centers and notch-tipped rays that bloom from summer until frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thrives in heat, humidity, and drought; performs well in poor, rocky, or sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally resistant to deer browsing, ensuring your garden remains colorful.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Cut Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long stalks and showy heads make it a beautiful addition to floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass Planting Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Looks best when crowded, creating spectacular drifts of color in beds, borders, or meadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to create a vibrant, low-maintenance display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Plains Coreopsis? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlains Coreopsis is the ultimate \"easy-care\" annual for sunny spaces. Its ability to flourish in dry fields, roadsides, and waste places proves its resilience, yet it remains refined enough for cottage gardens and borders. It creates a stunning visual impact when massed together and self-seeds readily to populate open, bare ground, ensuring a returning display of color in optimum conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. It loves light, sandy soil but is highly adaptable to poor or rocky conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water lightly. This plant requires good drainage and does not tolerate \"wet feet.\" It is drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal care required. There's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/why-you-shouldnt-deadhead-native-flowers-supporting-wildlife-through-every-season\"\u003eno need to deadhead the flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":53085828186478,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-PLNSCOR-3","price":34.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":53085828219246,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-PLNSCOR-6","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":53085828252014,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-PLNSCOR-12","price":97.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/plains-coreopsis-plant-sets-9069774.png?v=1768539012","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/plains-coreopsis-plant-sets","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}