Alba tickseed
Coreopsis rosea 'Alba'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow disk with white rays
Garden uses
Notes
'Alba' tickseed (Coreopsis rosea 'Alba') is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 9 to 12 inches. Its white rays surround a yellow center and open from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Thalia daffodil.