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Coreopsis x 'Lightning Bug'

Lightning Bug Coreopsis

Tickseed

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Flower:

Other

Blooms :

Jun

to:

Oct

Gold, daisy-like flowers with red centers and gold tips

Botanical Description

Fragrant?

No

Foliage:

Green

Deciduous

Green foliage with wire stems

Oregon Native?

No

West State Native?

No

North America

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

5

Water Needs:

L

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

10-12"

Spread:

15"

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat:

Coreopsis is a genus of between 75-80 species from North America, Mexico, Central and South America.

Soil:

Average, well drained

Care Recommendations

Maintenance Level:

Low

Fertilizer:

50-100 PPM

Mulch:

None

Long Term:

Winter:

Spring:

Clean up in early spring before new growth starts

Summer:

Fall:

Common Problems

No serious problems. Watch for aphids, white fly and thrips. Mildew is possible.

Diseases:

Powdery Mildew

Insects:

Aphids

Also called:

COMGA

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