LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
| Description | A prolific bloomer with bright, golden flowers on a small, rounded plant. Use to add bold color to sunny beds and borders. Thrives in summer heat and tolerates humidity. Well-suited for containers and hanging baskets. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | A versatile perennial for the border or at the corner of a walkway where it will spread politely. Use in a container or hanging basket for a sunny accent. Good for hot, dry areas. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soil; thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific bloom and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Fertilize in early spring. |
| Lore | Vibrant tickseeds provide easy-care color that will invite butterflies and birds to the garden. While several species of Coreopsis are rabbit resistant, C. verticillata is more prone to grazing bunnies, especially when young. |




