Route 66 tickseed
Coreopsis 'Route 66'
USDA zones4 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
- Yellow with red eye ring
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Route 66' 66 tickseed (Coreopsis 'Route 66') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or clay soil. The yellow flowers have a red eye ring and bloom in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies and bees visit them. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Hummelo betony.