SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis hybrid Li'l Bang™ 'Daybreak' (USPP 27,138)
COMMON NAME: Li'l Bang™ Daybreak Tickseed
GARDEN SIZE: 8 - 12 inches tall x 12 - 18 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Fast
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, low mounding habit
FOLIAGE: Dark green
FLOWERS: Orange-red and gold; blooms early summer through early 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.