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Coreopsis Big Bang™ Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising Tickseed: Patent PPAF
- » Beautiful red flowers
- » Well-behaved, spreading habit
- » Attractive in mass plantings
- » Seeds attract birds
- » Excellent cut flower
- » Cold hardy
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:15-18 in
- Spread:24-36 in
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
Exciting new selection with a glorious, cold hardy, color-fast and VIGOROUS red! All that charm and it has a well-behaved spreading growth habit. Velvety magnet-claret flowers are impressive.
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Coreopsis 'Big Bang™ Mercury Rising'
Cut dead flowers for lengthened blooming period. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Pull off dead foliage in late fall, being careful not to damage the crown.