Lightning Flash Tickseed
Coreopsis tripteris 'Lightning Flash' P.P.# 19147
A tall-growing perennial with brilliant yellow foliage for adding color and providing contrast in the rear of perennial borders. Golden flowers late in the season are an additional bonus. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ko-re-OP-sis |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows rapidly to 3 to 5 ft. tall & 3 ft. wide; up to 6 ft. tall in bloom. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4896 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
A tall-growing perennial with brilliant yellow foliage for adding color and providing contrast in the rear of perennial borders. Golden flowers late in the season are an additional bonus. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ko-re-OP-sis |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows rapidly to 3 to 5 ft. tall & 3 ft. wide; up to 6 ft. tall in bloom. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape use: | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Flower color: | Yellow |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4896 |
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