Wayside Gardens Coreopsis Solar Jewel Tickseed
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly color.
This perennial is the ultimate low-effort workhorse for a garden that refuses to quit. While it demands a spot in full sun, you get a relentless display of multicolored blooms that shrug off deer and drought with ease.
$15.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the warmer months
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, heat-tolerant landscape additions
- Container gardeners needing tidy plants for small, compact spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring low-effort plants that do not require maintenance
- Designers looking for a diverse or multi-colored floral palette
- Budget-conscious gardeners seeking long-term, permanent landscape investments
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous color from early summer through autumn keeps gardens vibrant.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance habit requires minimal intervention for consistent, healthy growth.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in heat, drought, and poor soil conditions with ease.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts bees and butterflies to support local garden ecosystems.
Space Efficiency
Compact, upright growth fits perfectly into containers or small garden borders.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer and disease resistance reduces the need for chemical treatments.
Key Specs
Mature Height
20 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Watering Needs
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Early Fall
Flower Color
Multi-Color, Red, Yellow
Foliage Type
Medium Green
Deer Resistant
Yes
Item Form
1-Quart
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