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.