Coreopsis - Tickseed

Tickseed was so named because its seed resembles a tick, which belies the beauty of its bright daisy-like, yellow-toned flowers.  They are a delight in any garden, blooming early and for most of the summer in cooler areas.  Coreopsis grows easily in sunshine and moist garden soil.  They are excellent cut flowers.  The fading blooms should be picked to maintain blossoms over a long time.

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Common Name:  'Tickseed'
Scientific Name : Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'     Sorry, Sold Out for 2008

This outstanding selection of Tickseed bears loads of starry creamy-yellow daisies, from early summer into late fall. Clipping off faded flowers will encourage buds to form all season. Tolerant of hot, dry sites, once established. Excellent for cutting. Great for edging in the sunny border, or planting in mixed containers. Tolerates heat and humidity. Easily divided in early spring. The 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year, this has performed consistently well in gardens all over the continent.

Matures 18-24" tall x 24-36" wide.       Hardy to Zone 3   

Common Name:  'Tickseed'
Scientific Name : Coreopsis verticillata 'Tequila Sunrise'

A very exciting new variety. Gorgeous dark-olive green foliage boldly etched with cream and yellow, turning rich, dark mahogany in the fall. Golden-yellow blooms. Long flowering from June until early August and may re-bloom if deadheaded. This clump forming perennial is happiest in full sun to light shade in ordinary garden soil. Excellent cut flower.

Matures 14-16" tall x 18-24" wide.      Hardy to Zone 4.
   

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