Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed

Size

Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed (Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman') is a native perennial grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. It can reach a height of 12-18 inches tall, and can spread 12-18 inches wide. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is ideal for native and pollinator gardens as its bright yellow-orange, frilly petals attract songbirds and butterflies. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed blooms prolifically all season long, summer through fall. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed spreads out in masses and has a mounding growth habit. This plant is easy to grow and maintain. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed Care Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed should be planted in full sun to part shade for best growth outcomes. It prefers average, moist-to-dry, well-draining soil. Water Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Feed this plant during the early spring by applying a balanced fertilizer or a layer of compost to the soil. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is a great reblooming plant. Continuously remove spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage reblooming. Trim the browned foliage and flower stalks in late fall or early spring. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed Spacing Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed looks attractive in mass plantings or in beds and borders. For best results, space these plants about 12-18 inches apart.