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Uptick ™ Yellow & Red Tickseed ( Coreopsishybrid ) . picture by : Proven Winners
Valued for its foresightful bloom season and fuss - free nature , tick-weed ( tickseed ) has become one of the most popular plants in the perennial garden , despite an unflattering name describing the coming into court of its seeded player rather than the beaut of its flowers . “ Garden Superstar ” would be a more fitting moniker for this gorgeous native prairie flora , which acquire cheery , daisy - alike bloom all summertime long , thriving through sweltering heat and blazing sunlight .
As a bonus , this drought - repellent perennial will also appeal a parade of pollinator to your garden , including bees , butterfly stroke , and come - eating birds . Although the aboriginal species of coreopsis typically bloom in tone of yellow and gold , you ’ll also find a wide array of cultivar offer a greater range of semblance option , tidier growth habits , and larger peak , giving you more options than ever before .
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BASICS
Botanical name:
Coreopsisspp .
Common names:
Tickseed
Hardiness Zones:
Typically 4 - 9 , vary by specie
Plant type:
Herbaceous pernnial or one-year
Height:
6 inches ( dwarf configuration ) to 8 metrical unit tall
Exposure:
Full Dominicus
Bloom time:
unremarkably betimes to recent summer , varies by specie and cultivar
Flowers:
Daisy - like flowers ; single , doubled , or fluted petals ; shades of sensationalistic , gold , pink , white , ruby-red , and various bismuth - colors .
Foliage:
May be deeply lobed , spear - similar , or o.k. and lacy , depending on the variety .
Fun fact:
“ The Year of the Coreopsis ” was declare in 2018 by theNational Garden Bureau , which celebrates one perennial every class that meets its criteria for adaptability , transmitted diversity , and versatility .
couturier togs ™ ' Heartstrings ' threadleaf coreopsis . Photo by : Proven Winners .
TYPES OF COREOPSIS
There are about 80 coinage ofCoreopsis , nearly half of them aboriginal to North America . Some are thump mould and others spread by rhizomes . Some of the most common species admit :
HOW TO PLANT COREOPSIS
When to plant:
In late springiness , after the scourge of frost has slip by . Can also be planted in summer if kept well - watered until institute .
Where to plant:
In full sun or easy refinement . plant will flower more prolifically in full sunshine ( at least 6 to 8 hours daily ) .
Soil:
Do n’t worry too much about the soil when planting tickseed . It will put up just about any eccentric of well - drain grunge , including arenaceous and rocky soils .
How to plant:
When transpose nursery - grown plants , fag a hole the same astuteness as the root chunk and just a bit wide . come out the plant in the hole so the top of the root orchis is at or just slightly above the soil stratum . Backfill , and then pee thoroughly . To help continue soil wet and protect the ascendent system from temperature extremes , apply a stratum of mulch around each flora .
Spacing:
12 to 20 inches , look on the industrial plant size of it at due date
COREOPSIS CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Photo by : Pics Man24 / Shutterstock
Watering:
Water young plants regularly until they become established . Mature plants will tolerate drought and only demand watering during foresighted period of blistering , dry weather condition . ( See moredrought - tolerant plants . )
Fertilizing:
tickweed prefers growing in skimpy , infertile soil . Fertilizing or rectify the soil is in general not needed and may actually suppress bloom yield .
Pruning and deadheading:
Flowering will often start to wane by midsummer , as the flora start to pay its vigor to sow development . veritable deadheading will encourage continued flowering but can be time - take , especially if you have a set of plants .
An easier option is to shear plant back to half their tiptop after they show signs of slowing down , which will usually promote a newfangled flush of flower while removing sprawling or untidy foliage . Although regular deadheading will extend the flush time period , be sure to leave some spent flower heads if reseeding is desire .
" Coreopsis often re - seeds itself , so you ’ll be able to savor its cheerful flower for years to add up . “—University of Florida Extension .
Dividing:
Some tick-weed ( especiallyC. grandifloraand its cultivars ) tend to be short - lived perennials and should be divided every two or three years — in early spring or fall — to extend their lifespan . You should also divide tickweed if you discover that the center of the plant is begin to die out or it starts to produce fewer or small-scale flowers .
Pests and problems:
Coreopsis has few insect or disease problems . However , it may be susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases in areas with eminent humidity . See these tips forpreventing and treating powdery mould .
COREOPSIS VARIETIES
Photo by : Proven succeeder
UPTICK ™ YELLOW & RED TICKSEED — Buy now from Proven WinnersCoreopsishybrid
Zones:5 - 9Size:12 to 14 inches tall & wideBloom time : betimes to belated summer
TheUptick ™ seriesof tick-weed boasts large bi - colored flowers , a recollective blush clip , and a thick growth habit ideal for container and garden borders . In addition to Yellow & Red , other colour combination in the serial let in Cream & Red and Gold & Bronze .
DESIGNER string ™ ' cherry-red RIBBONS'—Buy now from Proven WinnersCoreopsis verticillata
Zones:5 - 9Size:16 to 18 inches grandiloquent , 16 to 20 inch wideBloom time : Summer
Add bold summer color with Designer Threads ™ ' Scarlet Ribbons'—a compact , threadleaf variety with velvety maroon - crimson blooms and fine , airy leaf . warmth - tolerant , mold - resistant , and a favorite of pollinators .
DESIGNER THREADS ™ ' CREAMY CALICO'—Buy now from Proven WinnersCoreopsis verticillata
Zones:5 - 9Size:16 to 18 in magniloquent , 24 to 28 inches wideBloom time : Summer
Add cheerful contrast to your garden with Coreopsis Designer train of thought ™ ' Creamy Calico'—a threadleaf perennial sport cushy yellow petals with bluff maroon centers . This low - sustenance , drought - patient of plant boom in full Dominicus and attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer .
JETHRO TULLCoreopsis’Jethro Tull '
Zones:4 - 9Size:12 to 18 inches tall and wideBloom prison term : former summer to former fall
rock brilliant chicken flowers with fluted petals , the competently named ‘ Jethro Tull ’ is a real head turner and a stellar performer , blossom nonstop into fall without missing a beat . It ’s also stocky and drought - tolerant , make it a good alternative for container and H2O - wise gardens .
Photo by : guentermanaus / Shutterstock
PLAINS COREOPSISCoreopsis tinctoria
zone : AnnualSize:2 to 3 feet improbable , 1 to 2 feet wideBloom fourth dimension : June to September
This long - blooming yearly species of coreopsis is a favorite in wildflower germ mixes because it grows quickly and tolerates most soil types . The yellow and red bi - color blooms add together bright pappa of vividness to any garden setting and are especially gorgeous in cut flower arrangements .
Photo by : Traveller70 / Shutterstock
MOONBEAM COREOPSISCoreopsis verticillata’Moonbeam '
Zones:4 - 9Size:18 to 24 inches tall & wideBloom time : June until hoarfrost
An enthusiastic bloomer , producing an abundance of creamy xanthous flowers all summertime long , rising above airy hill of lacy leaf . The soft shadiness of yellow pairs nicely with just about any other flower color in the garden , especially fertile purpleness and blueness .
Photo by : William Cushman / Shutterstock
LANCELEAF COREOPSISCoreopsis lanceolata
Zones:4 - 9Size:1 to 2 feet tall & wideBloom time : May to July
An early bloom time , attractive lance - shaped leaves , and fringe flower petal are the hallmarks of this perennial wild flower , which produces masses of smart yellow blooms from spring through midsummer . A not bad addition to a pollinator garden as an other - season food source for bee and butterflies .
photograph by : Kyaw Thiha / Shutterstock
' former SUNRISE’Coreopsis grandiflora’Early Sunrise '
Zones:4 - 9Size : Up to 18 inches tall and 15 inches wideBloom fourth dimension : Late spring through later summer
This All - America Selections winner produces prominent semi - double flowers that touch those ofmarigoldsin their color intensity and mellowness , but on a recurrent industrial plant that will return class after year . One of the earliestCoreopsisto bloom , normally starting in May .
picture by : James Simmons / Flickr
' NANA’Coreopsis auriculata’Nana '
Zones:4 - 9Size:6 to 9 inch tall , 8 to 10 in wideBloom time : other outpouring to previous summer
This darling little dwarf tickseed , with lobed leave that resemble tiny mouse ears , farm to a height of only 9 inches yet produce extra - heavy flowers up to 2 inch broad , held high on long , leafless stalking . Frilly tooth - edge petal append to the visual appeal . Use in container , as a border works , or to edge a sunny walk .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IsCoreopsisdeer resistant?
Yes , Coreopsisis generally consider deer - resistant . While no flora is wholly cervid - trial impression , tickweed contains instinctive chemical compound and has a texture that makes it unappealing to deer . Most gardeners find it rarely browsed , even in areas with high cervid populations . Coreopsisis rated ' A ' ( seldom damaged ) or ' B ' ( seldom badly damaged ) byRutgers University .
DoesCoreopsiscome back every year?
Yes , many varieties of coreopsis are perennials , meaning they return year after year . Some types , likeCoreopsis tinctoria , are annuals and will need to be replant unless they ego - semen .
How do you keepCoreopsisblooming all summer?
To encourage uninterrupted blooms , deadhead pass flowers regularly or shear plants back mid - season to promote sweet growth and a second flush of flowers .
DoesCoreopsisattract ticks?
No , despite the common name “ tick-weed , ” coreopsis does not attract tick . “Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes unremarkably call lanceleaf tickweed in reference to the resemblance of the semen to ticks . “—Missouri Botanical Garden
WHAT TO PLANT WITH COREOPSIS & DESIGN IDEAS
tickseed are every bit at home in formal and naturalised garden setting and are good companions with a broad regalia of other sun - love perennial . Try some of these design melodic theme :
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne Balogh is a longtime horticulture writer and editor for Garden Design , with over 20 year of experience covering everything from container planting to landscape trends . She draws inspiration from her own Zone 5 garden in Illinois , where she experiments with unfearing perennial and flowering yearbook .
