Cruizin' Electric Avenue Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Electric Avenue' PP #24,688
SKU
01842
This showy new variety has bright yellow flowers on a refined, airy form. Thrives in hot, sunny gardens, perfect for pots or perennial borders. The profusion of blooms is complemented by compact, thread-leaf foliage, providing a showy display from early summer until frost. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kor-ee-OP-sis ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Vibrant tickseeds provide easy-care color that will invite butterflies and birds to the garden. While several species of Coreopsis are rabbit resistant, C. verticillata is more prone to grazing bunnies, especially when young. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soil; thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Remove spent blooms to encourage prolific bloom and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Fertilize in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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