Coreopsis x 'Red Elf' - Lil' Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed
SKU #'s
- 1010848
- 1010852
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Red Elf Tickseed is a compact mounding perennial with narrow bright green foliage. Deep burgundy daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers bloom continuously from summer into fall. Prefers full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil. Drought, humidity, and road salt tolerance.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
NA Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading. Crown rot may occur in moist, poorly-drained soils. Foliage decline may occur in hot summers if the soil is allowed to dry out. Snails and slugs can be a problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Switch Grass, Coneflower, Avens
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Red Elf Tickseed
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
