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Coreopsis x 'Mercury Rising' - Tickseed

Tickseed

Coreopsis x 'Mercury Rising'

  • Deep velvety red flowers have yellow centres
  • Narrow, thread-like foliage forms compact mounds
  • Proven to be hardy for Zone 5
  • Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall
  • Flower Size: 3-5 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
30-50 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist soil, but will thrive in any well-drained site. Remove spent flowers for continuous blooming. Excellent disease resistance. 

Additional Notes about Tickseed:

Cross between Coreopsis verticillata and Coreopsis grandiflora.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils
ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Fall
HABIT:
Mounding
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging

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