Sunkiss Tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora
kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Perennials: Daisy
Tickseed
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Considered to be one of the best wildflowers available for the garden. They re easy to grow and have bright daisy-like flowers with a long bloom period. Bloom time is late spring through the fall. Most are very drought tolerant and do well in, poor dry soils.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Yellow
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division