Sunray tickseed
Coreopsis 'Sunray'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tallup to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sunray' tickseed (Coreopsis 'Sunray') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage 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. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and blooms yellow in early to late summer. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers, and the plant is drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Hummelo betony, Joe Pye weed, and Gladiator ornamental onion.