Coreopsis plant named ‘Novcorcar’

Abstract

The present Coreopsis verticillata cultivar was created by the gamma-ray mutagenesis of the ‘Crème Brulée’ cultivar. An upright outwardly spreading mounding growth habit is displayed as well as a freely basal branching habit. Lacy bright green foliage is formed. Attractive, smaller daisy-type inflorescences are formed. The plant further can be distinguished by an observation of its less elongated terracotta-colored ray florets. The plant displays a propensity to freely flower for an extended period of time. The plant can be grown to advantage as attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens, and residential settings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Coreopsis verticillata  plant, substantially as herein described, which:
 (a) displays an upright outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit, 
 (b) displays a freely basal branching habit, 
 (c) displays lacy bright green foliage, 
 (d) displays a propensity to freely flower for an extended period of time, and 
 (e) forms attractive daisy-type inflorescences which when compared to the ‘Sienna Sunset’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,470) are smaller in size and display less elongated darker terracotta-colored ray florets; substantially as illustrated and described.