Coreopsis 'Ruby Frost' PPAF (15) Quarts
Common name: threadleaf coreopsis.
Zones 6 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 20 inches tall and 26 inches wide.
Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow.
Large deep red flowers with a frosting of pure white around the edges making it a one of a kind. The airy clumps of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems add a nice fine texture element to the landscape.
Coreopsis grows in dry to medium moisture, most soil conditions with good drainage, including sandy or rocky. It is tolerant of humidity, heat and drought. Plants may be cut back hard in summer if foliage sprawls or becomes unkempt.
Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. One plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long. Plants in the genus Coreopsis are sometimes called tickseed as seeds resemble ticks.
Excellent as a border plant, in containers or for cut flowers, in mass plantings, specimen or focal point. When grown in borders or other formal garden areas, division may be needed every 2 to 3 years. Attracts butterflies and Deer resistant. |
