Coreopsis x 'Tequila Sunrise' - Tequila Sunrise Tickseed
Coreopsis x 'Tequila Sunrise' - Tequila Sunrise Tickseed
Tequila Sunrise Tickseed is a compact mounding perennial with narrow variegated green and yellow foliage. Its yellow daisy-like flowers with a small maroon center and bright yellow disks bloom continuously from late spring into summer. Deadheading can extend bloom 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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Origns: |
C. lanceolata x C. grandiflora Hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 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: |
Yellow |
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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: I, Hugo.arg, CoreopsisGrandiflora001, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.