Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' - MOUSE-EARED TICKSEED 'NANA' (low & very early blooming)

Very early bloomer = from the end of April till late May (in cooler areas till early June). Slowly spreading wide and groundcovering.

'Nana' is the dwarf form of Eared Coreopsis and only grows to about 6-9 inches tall. It flowers in late spring and early summer with gold-orange flowers and is a good, slow-spreading, evergreen groundcover.

Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' is actually a wildflower, discovered in nature close to Cincinnati, Ohio and later introduced into horticulture. Since then, it has become a vegetative propagated perennial (clone), as the seedlings don't come true.

Effective groundcover or edging plant, provides low growth for woodland edges (in part sun/part shade). Attracts butterflies.

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Blooming Time: April -May/June
Size: up to 9" tall and wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: half sun, half shade or a little bit of shade during the day, prefers somewhat drained soils with average moisture (it can only tolerate short-term drought). Proven to do fine in heavier soil too, adaptable.
Moisture Needs: medium
Origin: original species has a limited range in the southeastern USA (USDA distribution map) where it grows in open woodlands and thickets
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / no
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot