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Taxon ID#
23
Brightly colored perennial covered with large, red-eyed, gold flowers. Attracts butterflies and birds, and is deer resistant.
Scientific Name:
Coreopsis x 'Lightning Bug'
Common Name 1
› Tickseed
Family:
Asteraceae
Origins:
North America
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Average, well drained
Fertilizer Needs:
50-100 PPM
Recommended Mulch:
None
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Green foliage with wire stems
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Other
Flower Description:
Gold, daisy-like flowers with red centers and gold tips
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Bloom season usually extends into October
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
10-12"
Mature spread:
15"
Growth rate:
Fast
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Coreopsis is a genus of between 75-80 species from North America, Mexico, Central and South America.
Attracts Birds:
yes
Cut/Dried Flowers:
yes
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
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Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Jun
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Oct
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Seasonal Care
Maintenance
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Clean up in early spring before new growth starts
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Aphids
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Powdery Mildew
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious problems. Watch for aphids, white fly and thrips. Mildew is possible.
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
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Monrovia Profile:
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Source Comment:
Landscape Application
Resource Links
Plant Maintenance Information
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Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
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High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
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