Orange Elf tickseed
Coreopsis 'Orange Elf'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
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Notes
'Orange Elf' tickseed (Coreopsis 'Orange Elf') is a perennial for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. It blooms from early to late summer and again in autumn, and butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. The plant stays compact at about 12 inches tall.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Blanket flower, and Lavender.