Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis - Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye'
A very long-blooming perennial for sunny areas, forming a low mound of medium-textured leaves. The daisy blooms have wine-red petals, tipped in soft yellow and surrounding an orange button eye. Excellent towards the front or middle of a sunny border, also good in containers. Possibly hardy in Zone 4 or colder, with reliable winter snowcover. One of the Big Bang™ series from American plant breeder Darrell Probst. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Cut Flowers
Long Bloom Time
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Border
Container
Mass Planting
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Modern
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
12-24"
Spread:
0-12"
Flower Colors:
Multi-Coloured
Flower Seasons:
Summer
Special Features:
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Habits:
Round
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 5
Plant in moist well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new growth. Cut back spent flowers to promote new blossoms. Cut back plants in fall. Long lived.
