SCIENTIFIC NAME: Coreopsis Li'l Bang Red Elf PPAF, USPP 27,918

COMMON NAME: Li'l Bang 'Red Elf' Tickseed

GARDEN SIZE: 8-12 inches tall x 10-15 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Compact, rounded mound

FOLIAGE: Green

FLOWERS: Burgundy with yellow centers; tips turn white in the heat. Blooms early summer-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.