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Sunfire Tickseed
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire'
Tickseed
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This bushy, mid-sized selection forms a mound of leathery green leaves, bearing upright stems loaded with single golden-yellow flowers with a burgundy eye. Terrific in a border or in containers. Tolerant of hot, humid summer climates. Blooms about 2 weeks earlier than Early Sunrise.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Sunfire Tickseed get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sunfire Tickseed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Sunfire Tickseed need?
Moderate water use.
Will Sunfire Tickseed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Sunfire Tickseed deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Sunfire Tickseed in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Sunfire Tickseed wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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