SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis 'Lightning Bug'
COMMON NAME: Lightning Bug Tickseed
GARDEN SIZE: 10 inches tall x 15 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Fast
USDA ZONE: 5-10
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Compact mound
FOLIAGE: Green
FLOWERS: Gold with red eyes; blooms June to October. No deadheading necessary as new blooms cover spent flowers.
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.
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