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Coreopsis

	Early Sunrise Coreopsis Description: The Coreopsis �Early Sunrise�, Coreopsis grandiflora, is a definite superstar among yellow flowers. This All-American Selections Gold Metal Award Winner has yellow flowers flush to orange-yellow near the center and bloom June through October. In the Tickseed family, the dark green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis �Early Sunrise� looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. Price: $10.95 Category: Coreopsis

	Pink Coreopsis Description: The Coreopsis 'Pink', Coreopsis rosea, is the first pink, with a yellow center, flowering variety of the Coreopsis family. In the Tickseed family, the daisy like blooms flower from June through October with a plant height of 10-12� and a spread of 14-18�. The dark green fernlike foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. �Pink� Coreopsis looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. Price: $10.95 Category: Coreopsis

	Zagreb Coreopsis Description: The Coreopsis �Zagreb�, Coreopsis verticillata, is a prolific bloomer of bright yellow flowers that bloom from June through October. Winner of the 2001 RHS Award of Garden Merit, Coreopsis �Zagreb� is a little shorter than the rest of the Coreopsis family. With a plant height of 15� and a spread of 12-18�, its delicate dark green foliage has an airy and delicate appearance. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it. Price: $10.95 Category: Coreopsis