Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire'
Tickseed
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Yellow ruffled blossoms with burgundy center
- Blooms late June-October
- Long stems make this a great cutting flower
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Generally perform best in full sun and well drained soil. Water plants regularly until established. Once established, coreopsis is very drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blossoms regulary to encourage new blooms. Shear the plant by 1/3 mid summer to rejuvenate the foliage and stimulate additional flower buds.
Height: 16-18 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Burgundy, Yellow
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Edging
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Coreopsis
Common Name: Tickseed
Daisy-like flowers early summer-fall. Many varieties are in the yellow to gold family; others are burgundy, pink, red, white. Foliage can be fine and feathery (c. verticillata) or more prominent and lance-like (c. grandiflora or c. hybrid) Coreopsis is an excellent choice for garden beds, borders and containers. A favorite due to its long bloom time, ease of growing and for being a pollinator magnet!