15-18" tall x 20-26" wide. With a beautiful rounded form, Sizzle & Spice™Crazy Cayenne Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) adds mounds of color to the summer garden. The low profile of this Coreopsis (commonly known as Tickseed) is perfect for edging sunny borders or tucking into mixed containers. Plant alongside broadleaf perennials for textural contrast or naturalize in drifts among meadow plantings. Also excellent for slopes. The fine, gray-green foliage pairs well with Echinacea or spikes of Veronica. Sizzle and Spice™Series Coreopsis have true winter hardiness, a compact habit, and long-lasting color. This versatile perennial tolerates hot, dry sites as well as high humidity. Coreopsis are native to North America and quite adaptable. Performs well in poor, dry soils. Divide every two to three years as desired. Plants are drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant and salt tolerant.
More InformationSKU | AM017302 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Sizzle & Spice™Crazy Cayenne Coreopsis |
Botanical Name | Coreopsis verticillata |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Orange |
Mature Height | 15-18" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 20-26" 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 gray-green, thread leaf foliage. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Yes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |