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.