Coreopsis verticillata 'Lightning Bug'
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Foliage is covered with very bright red and yellow flowers
- Low, compact habit
- Blooms summer-fall
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Coreopsis is easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Height: 10 in
Spread: 15 in
Price Level 1: $6.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 5-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $30~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Blooms all Season
- Drought Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water