Indian Carpet Dianthus
Coreopsis grandiflora
dy-AN-thus bar-BAY-tus
Perennials: Grandma's Garden
Sweet William
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Evergreen plants. Many are fragrant with gray to green foliage. Blooms in late spring early summer.Old fashion cottage plant. This species has endless multicolored blooms. Since it s biennial, flowering is best in the second year.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Gray-Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - to hard frost
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Carpet
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Mid-Layer
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division