Coreopsis verticillata 'Crème Brûlée'
Tickseed
DESCRIPTION
TickseedCoreopsis verticillata 'Crème Brûlée'
Crème Brulee has large, deep yellow blossoms, great for a fresh bouquet. It’s a vigorous grower, with a neat, mounded habit that will look right at home in your perennial border. The soft color makes it easy to combine with other perennials. The nectar attracts butterflies and the seed is relished by small birds. It flowers for an extended period from June into October.
BENEFITS
Large, deep yellow flowers bloom for an extended periodNectar attracts butterflies, seeds attract birds
Foliage has good resistance to powdery mildew
Tolerates drought and dry soil, easy to grow
Deer resistant
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Open, rocky dry areas from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to the Ohio River.
Interesting Facts
Butterflies use their tarsi or "feet" as taste receptors. When they contact sweet liquids such as nectar butterflies extend their proboscis to eat the nectar sensed by the taste receptors.
GROWING TIPS
Remarkably self-sufficient, thriving in most well-drained soils in full sun. In late summer, a moderate to hard cutback will promote re-flowering into early fall, and also helps promote basal branching. Drought tolerant once established. Resistant to mildew. Ideal for sunny borders, associates well with other plant colors, ornamental grasses and looks good in containers. Attractive to bees and butterflies.