Bluestone Perennials Coreopsis Lightning Bug
Best vibrant perennial for low maintenance garden color.
This Tickseed cultivar offers a continuous display of bright, cheerful flowers that attract pollinators. Its low-maintenance nature, including no need for deadheading, makes it an easy choice for sunny borders. It's also remarkably resilient, tolerating drought, heat, and even salt spray, making it a dependable performer in various garden conditions.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring vibrant, consistent floral displays throughout multiple seasons.
- Eco-conscious gardeners seeking wildlife-friendly, low-maintenance plants for their yard.
- Homeowners with small spaces or those designing intricate, tidy garden layouts.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting spots.
- Long-term garden planners expecting decades of perennial life in challenging climates.
- Busy individuals preferring truly "plant-it-and-forget-it" garden solutions.
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Self-cleaning habit eliminates the tedious chore of deadheading spent blooms.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright, nectar-rich flowers act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in harsh conditions including drought, heat, and coastal salt spray.
Bloom Duration
Consistent flowering from early summer through frost provides long-lasting garden color.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, protecting your landscape investment from browsing.
Transplant Success
Biodegradable pots minimize root disturbance for faster, healthier establishment.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Perennials
Height
12 inches
Spacing
15 inches
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Mid-Fall
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Growing Zones
5-10
Soil Type
Normal, Sandy
Water Needs
Low
Sold In
Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Botanical Name
Coreopsis 'Lightning Bug' (PP27,361)
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