Coreopsis rosea 'American Dream'
Pink Tickseed
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Rosy-pink flowers that will bloom all summer. Loads of delicate blooms with delicate, needle-like foliage. Nice compact habit.
Generally considered a short lived perennial in the Midwest, but may reseed.
Height
12-15 Inches
Spread
12 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Look best planted in groups.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Catmint (Nepeta faassenii), Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Double White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Stonecrop (Sedum hakonense)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
