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Cruizin' Main Street Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata 'Main Street' PP #24,562
Pronunciation: kor-ee-OP-sis ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh
SKU #01841
An superb selection with bright, ruby red flowers on a refined, airy form. Thrives in hot, sunny gardens; perfect for pots or borders. A compact mound of thread-leaf foliage supports the profusion of blooms, providing a showy display from early summer until frost. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| 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. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.