Coreopsis Big Bang 'Star Cluster' PPAF
Tickseed
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Stunning, compact, well-branched, heavy bloomer of large white flowers with purple centers and subtle purple edges. Purple intensifies with cooler temperatures. perfect for containers, in masses or in mixed gardens.
Bred by Darrell Probst and Introduced by Sunny Border Nurseries.
Height
24-30 Inches
Spread
12-18 Inches
Color
White
Bloom Time
June-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Remove spent flowers for a rebloom. Very easy to grow and drought tolerant once they are established. Thrive in a wide range of growing conditions.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Alpine Pinks (Dianthus ), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Double Coneflower (Echinacea ), Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria), Dwarf Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis), Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Bellflower (Campanula glomerta), Coneflower (Echinacea Big Sky)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
