Jackson & Perkins Coreopsis Li'l Bang Starlight
Best compact perennial for adding elegant color to sunny garden borders.
A color-shifting perennial that adapts its palette to the weather, offering white and magenta blooms in heat and rosy pink tones in the cold. It is a low-maintenance, disease-resistant choice that provides a long season of color for borders and containers.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting color with minimal deadheading effort
- Urban dwellers or homeowners with limited outdoor planting space
- Low-maintenance landscapers in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Who should skip it
- Growers with heavy clay soil or poorly draining garden beds
- Landscapers looking for permanent, decades-long floral installations
- Individuals with severe bee allergies or fear of stinging insects
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from late spring through autumn ensures season-long garden color.
Hardiness Resilience
Robust cold tolerance down to -20 degrees handles harsh winters effortlessly.
Maintenance Effort
Disease and pest resistance minimizes the need for constant garden intervention.
Visual Versatility
Temperature-reactive petals create a dynamic, shifting color palette throughout the season.
Growth Habit
Compact, low-growing form fits perfectly into containers or tight border spaces.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters common garden pests, protecting your landscape investment from grazing.
Key Specs
Genus
Coreopsis
Variety
'Starlight'
Item Form
1-Quart
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Bloom Time
Early Summer - Late Fall
Growth Habit
Compact
Mature Height
6-10 inches
Mature Spread
10-15 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Moist, well-drained, Dry
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