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UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis

Coreopsis 'UpTick™ Yellow & Red'

Category: Perennial • Coreopsis

UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis offers vibrant blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for sunny borders and mass plantings.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-18 inches

Bloom Color: Yellow, Red

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 5-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis is a vibrant perennial known for its striking yellow and red blooms. It attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny gardens, providing a long-lasting display throughout the growing season.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Prefers moderate moisture and can tolerate drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Vibrant yellow and red flowersattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to gardens and attracting beneficial insects. Works well in sunny borders and mixed beds.

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