Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' (Big Bang Series)
Tickseed 'Cosmic Eye', PP22601, BIG BANG™ Series
Long blooming, Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' is a compact herbaceous perennial forming a well-branched mound of mid-green foliage that remains fresh-looking all season. Blooming profusely from early summer through early fall, it is covered with a profusion of large, bright sunny yellow blossoms, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a prominent wine-red heart and an orange button. Its compact size makes it perfect for beds, borders, containers and small gardens.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease free, this Coreopsis is a favorite of bees and butterflies but is ignored by deer.
- Very versatile, it is a welcomed addition to borders, cottage gardens and does great in containers. Effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Coreopsis |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Coreopsis |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" (37cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |