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
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