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Jethro Tull Coreopsis
Bouquets of sunshine all summer and into fall.Coreopsis Jethro Tull, Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull' PPAF, is an incredible new plant that gets everyone's attention. The large, golden orange flowers set the landscape ablaze from early to mid summer.The unique flowers have fluted petals that surround a darker button-like center. It is extremely floriferous with over 100 blooms appearing at a time at peak bloom! This stunning little guy seems to always be in bloom. A cross between 'Zamphir' and 'Early Sunrise', it has broader fluted petals, a compact habit and an extended flowering season, and is a vast improvement over its predecessor Coreopsis 'Zamfir'.'Jethro Tull' Coreopsis is easy to place, requiring only a sunny spot with average garden soil. It is a very heavy bloomer and cuts well. Give this plant a hard shearing to promote re-bloom.Blooms June to July with some blooming until fall. Plant Jethro Tull into well-drained, lean, non-clay soils, and mix it with red or orange flowers for an outrageous display of floral fireworks. Tickseed is used as an accent plant, border plant, mass planting, in patio containers and for cut flowers.* Hardy* Adaptive to a variety of soils* Heat and humidity tolerant* Drought tolerant* Wildlife interest* Wonderful cut flower