Coreopsis grandiflora Early Sunrise

Early Sunrise Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’ is a classic, award-winning tickseed loved for its semi-double to double golden-yellow flowers and exceptionally long bloom season. One of the earliest coreopsis to flower, it brings bright color from early summer straight through fall with minimal care.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial (often short-lived but readily self-renewing)

Mature Size:



Width: 14–18 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Semi-double to double daisy-like flowers



Bright golden yellow



Early summer through fall with deadheading



Foliage:



Medium green, lance-shaped leaves



Forms a neat, mounded clump



Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of sandy, rocky, and average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Compact, mounded habit with excellent flower coverage



Excellent for perennial borders, mass plantings, containers, and cutting gardens



One of the earliest and longest-blooming coreopsis selections



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant and heat tolerant




Care Notes


Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils to prevent excess foliage and reduced bloom

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

14-18"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No