6-12" tall x 12-18” wide. Li'l Bang™ ‘Starlight’ Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is an excellent choice for season-long blooms in the front of borders and small gardens. Part of the Li’l Bang series of coreopsis bred for their short, compact stature and large, sterile flowers that bloom from early summer through fall. Coreopsis is drought tolerant once established. This compact mounding coreopsis is perfect for containers, borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. Give plants plenty of sun and well-drained soil. Gently shear after the first flush of flowers to keep ‘Starlight’ blooming all season long. ‘Starlight’ is a reliable and well-behaved native selection that resists deer browsing. United States Plant Patent PP#28,005.
More InformationSKU | AM018093 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Li'l Bang™ Starlight Tickseed PP#28,005 |
Botanical Name | Coreopsis verticillata Li'l Bang™ Starlight PP#28,005 |
Patent Number | PP28005 |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red, White |
Mature Height | 6-12" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Early summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Upright clumps of dark green, thread leaf foliage. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
Additional Information | Mildew resistant. No deadheading needed. Burgundy center expands in cooler weather. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |