Coreopsis UpTick Cream
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking continuous, butterfly-friendly seasonal color.
This is the rare perennial that refuses to quit, delivering the relentless, high-impact color usually reserved for short-lived annuals. You sacrifice the fleeting variety of seasonal planting for a tidy, drought-tolerant mound that reliably returns to anchor your garden beds from spring through the first frost.
$16.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, tidy container and border plants
- Landscapers managing challenging, hot, or drought-prone garden environments
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with heavy clay or poorly draining garden soil
- Gardeners in humid climates without optimal airflow for plants
- Gardeners looking for permanent, long-term perennial landscape fixtures
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Maintenance Ease
Resilient growth habit requires minimal effort for a tidy appearance.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden throughout the growing season.
Hardiness Reliability
Proven perennial strength ensures successful return across multiple climate zones.
Landscape Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or beds.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes quickly and withstands dry spells with minimal supplemental watering.
Key Specs
SKU
26499
Genus
Coreopsis
Variety
'Balupteamed'
Item Form
1-Quart
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Mature Height
14 inches
Mature Width
14 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Growth Habit
Mounding
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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