Electric Sunshine tickseed
Coreopsis 'Electric Sunshine'
USDA zones8 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lemon yellow with maron bases
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Electric Sunshine' tickseed (Coreopsis 'Electric Sunshine') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or clay soil. The lemon yellow blooms have maroon bases and open in early to late summer, with more flowers in early to late autumn. Butterflies and bees visit them. It is drought tolerant and grows 18 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Labyrinth dahlia, and Mondo grass.