SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis verticillata SIZZLE & SPICE® 'Curry Up' PP28521
COMMON NAME: Curry Up Threadleaf Coreopsis
GARDEN SIZE: 15-18 inches tall x 22-26 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Rounded, compact
FOLIAGE: Green shades, threadleaf
FLOWERS: Golden yellow with red centers; 1.5"; Blooms early to late summer
PLANT ORIGIN: Native to Tennessee
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Supports native bees, lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), and birds (especially finches). 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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