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!
Fall Sensation™
Coreopsis hybrid 'Fall Sensation Quartz' ('Available Summer 2026')
Tickseed
- Bright rose-pink flowers with yellow centers
- Blooms late spring through fall with deadheading
- Blue-green, threadleaf foliage
- Mounding habit
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.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
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!

