Coreopsis Li'l Bang 'Starlight'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, color-changing seasonal blooms.
This perennial is a masterclass in garden versatility, shifting its color palette as the seasons turn. While you sacrifice the predictability of a static bloom, you gain a dynamic, low-maintenance showstopper that thrives from late spring through the first frost.
$14.95
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting resilient, heat-tolerant perennials
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, sophisticated floral displays
- Urban gardeners needing compact, long-blooming color
Who should skip it
- Planners looking for permanent, long-term landscape fixtures
- Gardeners managing heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding routine maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Dynamic color-shifting blooms provide visual interest throughout the entire growing season.
Hardiness Resilience
Exceptional cold tolerance ensures survival in harsh winter climates down to -20°F.
Maintenance Effort
Compact growth habit requires minimal pruning for a tidy garden aesthetic.
Landscape Adaptability
Versatile size fits perfectly in containers, borders, or as groundcover.
Drought Tolerance
Established plants handle dry spells well, reducing the need for constant watering.
Pollinator Utility
Lacks specific traits to actively attract bees or butterflies to the garden.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Mature Height
10 inches
Mature Width
15 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Sandy, Clay, Loamy
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color
White, Pink, Multi-color
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