Black Eyed Susans, Dwarf Coreopsis, Limerock Ruby Coreopsis
Jocie, a large part of Jocie’s family, and I gathered in North Carolina for Memorial Day. Her Grammy owns a great house right on Lake Gaston which is fun for all ages. After coming back home, we found an awesome surprise. Amy had filled out our flower beds. She planted several different perennials. She is quite the green thumb. Thanks Amy! I am a curious person and wanted to know more about each (hopefully it will help keep them alive too).
Dwarf Coreopsis
Dwarf Coreopsis is a full sun perennial that does best in well drained soil. It has a bright daisy like, yellow bloom that can be expected in late spring to mid summer. Deadhead these to extend the flowering season. Dwarf Coreopsis can grow to about a foot tall and about a foot wide. Slugs are a potential pest to keep away
Black Eyed Susan
Black Eyed Susans are a short lived perennial native to the east coast. It’s the Maryland state flower (shout-out for Maryland) but has become common throughout North America. It has a brown center with bright yellow petals. Black Eyed Susans do well in many soil types with full sun. They grow 2 – 3 feet tall and bloom between June and August.
Limerock Ruby Coreopsis
Just like the name says, this plant has a bright ruby red bloom. This plant prefers average soil moisture and does well in many soil types with full sunlight. It forms a bushy green mound about 1 foot wide with masses of bright red daisies. And it is supposed to attract butterflies!
What does Deadhead Mean?
I had no idea what this meant until this post. It basically means pruning away old blossoms to prevent seedpods from forming. Without seedpods, some plants will bloom again in an effort to create more. That’s how it can extend the flowering season.
What do you think? What plants did you just put in?
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May 29th, 2008 3:09 pm
Oh I planted blak eyed susans about a month ago and so far nothing. There is only one left actually and it has one leaf! I can’t figure out if it’s the bunnies or the bugs. My aunt said they wouldn’t do much until June anyway but June is in 2 days! Good luck with yours. I’m going to bookmark you to see how they turn out.
May 29th, 2008 3:45 pm
Thanks Abby, I’ll post some pictures when everything begins to bloom. Should be stupendous!!
May 29th, 2008 8:12 pm
I’ve been forbidden to go to the garden center for the rest of the summer because I overbought this year.
May 30th, 2008 9:50 pm
I definitely want to check out the Limerock Ruby Coreopsis – we’re in the same or very close gardening zone and they sound lovely! And ironically I’m headed to NC this next weekend, staying for two+ weeks to visit with my Granny while my folks are on vacation for their 50th wedding anniversary!
May 31st, 2008 11:57 am
@Leslie, Sounds like a great trip. Ours was too short but then again I could enjoy the lake for weeks. Since a few people really seem interested, I’ll probably put up some picture when they start blooming. Should bring some needed color.