Coreopsis auriculata 'Leading Lady Sophia'
Tickseed
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Named after Sophia Loren
- Long blooming
- Large showy yellow flowers with tubular petals
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Coreopsis is easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Height: 14-16 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Container
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained