Coreopsis verticillata 'Lightning Bug'
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Large, gold and red-eyed flowers
- Narrow, fern-like foliage
- Blooms summer-fall
- Low, compact habit
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Coreopsis is easy to grow Prefers well-drained soil and full sun Deadhead to promote continued blooms Once established, it is drought tolerant
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Gold, Red
Zone: 5-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Long Blooming
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Edging
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained