SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis 'Starlight' PP#28,005, XCORELST

COMMON NAME: Starlight Tickseed

GARDEN SIZE: 6-10 inches tall x 18 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5

EXPOSURE: Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Compact, Rounded

FOLIAGE: Green

FLOWERS: Pale yellow with magenta center; blooms early summer to fall.

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

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.