Coreopsis ‘Mango Punch’ (Tickseed)

The fresh and fruity color of Coreopsis ‘Mango Punch’, a mix of mango orange with a red blush, easily draws attention with its airy mounds of emerald, ferny foliage covered with a profusion of peachy flowers for months, from early summer to fall. Without qualification, this Tickseed belongs in every perennial bed or mixed border. Disease-free.

• Compact and well-branched, this lovely herbaceous perennial grows up to 12 in. (30 cm) and spreads up to 18 in. wide (45 cm).
• Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade (specifically in hot summer areas) and enjoys dry to medium moisture, and well-drained soils. Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils and is drought and deer tolerant.
• Easy to grow, unfussy, and relatively low maintenance, this Coreopsis is a favorite of bees and butterflies.
• Welcomed addition to the front of borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or containers.
• Midsummer shearing (after the first flush of flowers) will keep this plant looking its best all season.
• Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseeds, are a favorite of many gardeners thanks to the bright colors of their flowers and their ability to put up with most garden soils. There are over 100 species available and countless hybrids. Most of them are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and enjoy long blooming seasons. Workhorse perennials in the sunny borders, they make excellent cut flowers.