SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis palustris 'Summer Sunshine'
COMMON NAME: Summer Sunshine Swamp Tickseed
GARDEN SIZE: 36-48 inches tall x 36-48 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Fast
USDA ZONE: 6-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers swampy, poorly-drained soil.
HABIT (FORM): Upright and bushy
FOLIAGE: Green
FLOWERS: Yellow, 1.75";' blooms 6 weeks in Sep-Oct.
PLANT ORIGIN: Native to neighboring states, but not in Tennessee
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). Especially helpful to late season pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Cut back to just above soil level in early spring. Leave the seedheads in place over the fall and winter to support wildlife.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.
USES: Borders, containers, meadows, prairies, pollinator gardens. Cut flowers.
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