Coreopsis
gigantea is strikingly unusual when not in bloom and spectacular when
blooming. The Giant Coreopsis blooms in the late winter through
early Spring. Coreopsis gigantea grows a long snakelike stem that
twists and curves with an explosion of foliage at the top. The Giant
Coreopsis is native to the Southern California coastal region and the
Channel Islands. It is frost tender and requires good
drainage. But where this plant really stands out is where it is
found growing right on the coast. It is often a difficult area to
find plants that will tolerate the salt and wind.
High resolution images of
Coreopsis gigantea are available
