Coreopsis 'Jethro Tull'

ëJethro Tull is a compact golden-yellow coreopsis (tickseed) that grows in an upright, outward-spreading mound to only 18\ tall. It is a hybrid cross of Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamfir' (female parent) and Coreopsis lanceolata 'Early Sunrise' (male parent). Flowers (each to 2\" diameter) feature tubular golden-yellow rays that are fluted toward the apex. Rays surround darker yellow center disks. Flowers bloom profusely from late spring to fall. Elliptic green leaves (to 3\" long). Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes commonly called tickseed in reference to the resemblance of th... more »

ëJethro Tull is a compact golden-yellow coreopsis (tickseed) that grows in an upright, outward-spreading mound to only 18\ tall. It is a hybrid cross of Coreopsis auriculata 'Zamfir' (female parent) and Coreopsis lanceolata 'Early Sunrise' (male parent). Flowers (each to 2\" diameter) feature tubular golden-yellow rays that are fluted toward the apex. Rays surround darker yellow center disks. Flowers bloom profusely from late spring to fall. Elliptic green leaves (to 3\" long). Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes commonly called tickseed in reference to the resemblance of the seeds to ticks. U. S. Plant Patent PP18,789 was issued May 6, 2008." (less)