Scientific Name : Coreopsis verticillata
Common Name : Tickseed
Hardiness Zone : 3a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40°C)
Blooming Season : Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 16 - 20" (41 - 51cm)
Height : 16 - 24" (41 - 61cm)
Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Upright, bushy plants bear deep golden yellow flowers.
Idea & Tips : Prefers full to part sunlight and needs good drainage.
Grower Information : Upright, bushy plants bear deep golden yellow flowers.
Daylength : Plants grown under long days (greater than 14-hr. daylengths), occurring naturally or by night-break lighting, will flower more rapidly.
Propagation Information : Stick 2 cuttings per cell. Pinch 18–24 days after sticking. Avoid damaging root system when pinching.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment beneficial, but not required for flowering. Plants should be bulked under natural short days for a 4-8 week period. Mature, bulked up plants will respond more favorably to cold treatment.
Temperature: 35-41°F
Duration: 6-15 weeks
Benefits: Increased number of flowers; earlier flowering.
Plant Growth Regulators : B-Nine(S) 1,500-2,500 ppm or Sumagic(S) 2-4 ppm are effective.
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