$6-12avg. price
Perennial Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Coreopsis spp.
Coreopsis is one of the longest-blooming native perennials, producing masses of daisy-like flowers from late spring through fall. Thread-leaved varieties ('Moonbeam', 'Zagreb') have fine, airy foliage while grandiflora types have bolder flowers. All are drought-proof and deer-resistant.
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
1-3 ft H × 1-2 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Late spring through fall
Bloom Color
Golden yellow, red, pink, bicolor
Care Guide
Full sun, well-drained soil — thrives in lean, poor soil. Deadhead for continuous bloom or let self-seed. Cut back by half in midsummer if it gets leggy. Divide every 3-4 years. No fertilizer needed.
Landscape Uses
Mass plantingMeadow gardensBorder frontPollinator gardensHot dry spots
Best Growing Regions
northeastsoutheastmidwestwestsouthwest
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