SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis x 'Mercury Rising' PP #24,689

COMMON NAME: Big Bang™ Mercury Rising Coreopsis

GARDEN SIZE: 18 inches tall x 30-36 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Well-branched that spreads gently

FOLIAGE: Fresh green

FLOWERS: Red petals with gold centers. Petals may be streaked with white in the heat. Blooms summer to fall.

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

WILDLIFE SUPPORT Supports local North American 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.