‘Summer Sunshine’ Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Perennial
- Charming yellow flowers start blooming late summer!
- Season-extender that feeds local pollinators into fall.
- Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including clay.
- Native, deer-resistant, & disease-resistant.
- Zones 6-9, sun, 3-4’ tall x wide at maturity.
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Description
Transform your garden into a colorful oasis with this sun-loving perennial. Tickseed (Coreopsis) is a native perennial that is super low-maintenance and an excellent choice for both beginning and experienced gardeners who want easy-care color. After planting, butterflies might just love your tickseed more than you.
Details
Common name: Tickseed, swamp tickseed
Zone: 6-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun per day).
Height x width: 3-4’ tall x 3-4’ wide.
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Late summer through fall.
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, rabbit-resistant, native, heat-tolerant, dry soil, deer-resistant, container plants, best sellers, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Accent, alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, mass planting, slopes, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, native plant gardens, small spaces, underplanting
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6+ hours sun per day).
Water: Low to moderate. Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. Watering may be reduced after establishment.
Spacing: Minimum 24 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Seldom fertilizer is needed. Apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring if desired. Winterizing: No special care is needed. Remove spent foliage in spring before new growth appears.
Maintenance & Pruning: None required; you may shear back old blooms if you wish, but this is not necessary for continuous bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.