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The Leading Lady™ Series was bred to flower earlier, be floriferous blooming all summer, be cold and heat tolerant and mildew resistant. The series is characterized as “strong Coreopsis breeding, with first year flowering on hardy plants”. This selection named after Sophia Loren is one of four in the series and features masses of large, showy, yellow flowers with tubular petals
Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought. Prompt deadheading of spent flower stalks encourages additional bloom.
| Common Name | Sophia Tickseed |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Coreopsis auriculata 'Sophia' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 1.5 to 2 ft. |
| Width | 12 to 16" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late spring to fall |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
