Coreopsis 'Red Elf' | Red Elf Dwarf Tickseed
DESCRIPTION
Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a compact perennial that blooms from early summer into fall. Part of the Li'l Bang™ series, it was bred for its vibrant color and extended flowering period. The deep red, daisy-like flowers have a bright golden-yellow ring at the center, adding a bold contrast to the rich petals.
The plant forms a neat, mounded habit with bright green foliage that provides a lush backdrop for the vivid blooms. 'Red Elf' not only adds long-lasting color to garden beds and containers but also attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a compact perennial that blooms from early summer into fall. Part of the Li'l Bang™ series, it was bred for its vibrant color and extended flowering period. The deep red, daisy-like flowers have a bright golden-yellow ring at the center, adding a bold contrast to the rich petals.
The plant forms a neat, mounded habit with bright green foliage that provides a lush backdrop for the vivid blooms. 'Red Elf' not only adds long-lasting color to garden beds and containers but also attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Coreopsis 'Red Elf' is a compact perennial that blooms from early summer into fall. Part of the Li'l Bang™ series, it was bred for its vibrant color and extended flowering period. The deep red, daisy-like flowers have a bright golden-yellow ring at the center, adding a bold contrast to the rich petals.
The plant forms a neat, mounded habit with bright green foliage that provides a lush backdrop for the vivid blooms. 'Red Elf' not only adds long-lasting color to garden beds and containers but also attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Fresh green, finely cut leaves
Flower color: Deep burgundy red with bright golden-yellow centers; petals may have frosty white tips in summer heat
Bloom time: Early summer through fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadheading not necessary due to sterile flowers; may shear mid-summer to promote fall rebloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistantThis plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
