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Coreopsis auriculata Leading Lady™ ‘Sophia’
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Coreopsis auriculata Leading Lady™ ‘Sophia’
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Coreopsis auriculata Leading Lady™ ‘Sophia’


Coreopsis

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.166.260


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. Introduced by Darryl Probst, the breeder of the Big Bang series. USPP#28572: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Coreopsis auriculata Leading Lady™ ‘Sophia’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium