Coreopsis grandiflora Solanna™ 'Bright Touch' - Tickseed (photo credit: Growing Colors)
Perennials
Coreopsis grandiflora Solanna™ 'Bright Touch'
Tickseed
The 'Bright Touch' selection from the Solanna™ Series of Coreopsis forms a low, compact mound of leathery green leaves, bearing many upright stems of large, yellow flowers with red centers. Blooms for many weeks starting in early summer and lasting into late fall. Tolerant of hot, humid summer climates. For use in the border and in containers. Excellent cut flower. Attractive to butterflies.
Additional:
Larval host for the Silvery Checkerspot and Buckeye butterflies!
Attracts Buckeye, Viceroy, Eastern Tailed-Blue, Spring Azure, Pearl Crescent, Orange Sulfur, American Copper, and Red Admiral butterflies!
Tickseed Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Full sun & well-drained soil
Height:10-12 in |
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Spread:10-12 in |
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Hardiness Zone:4 - 9 |
Characteristics & Attributes for Coreopsis grandiflora Solanna™ 'Bright Touch'
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