Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis
Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye' PP #22,601
Pronunciation: kor-ee-OP-sis
SKU #07872
| Description | This compact, long blooming perennial makes a colorful specimen in pots and really makes a splash when planted en masse near the front of flower borders. Dark burgundy-red petals are rimmed in gold and accented by yellow centers. A hardy selection with great disease resistance. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Blooms | Summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 12 to 15 inches tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| 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 |
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| Design Ideas | A beautiful native flower at home in meadows and wild gardens. Plant around the edges of wetlands or natural garden pools. Perfect for casual cottage or country gardens. Upscale enough to belong in traditional perennial borders. Rugged constitution thrives on banks and slopes in the sun. Good addition to spare shrub borders that need late season pick up. Stature is ideal for smaller urban gardens or in limited confines of entries and courtyards. Mass to intensify their color in open beds and borders. |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency once established in landscape; water containers when soil surface is dry. Remove spent flowers for a neat appearance. Cut back in fall after flowering. Fertilize in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
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