Creamy Calico Tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata DESIGNER THREADS™ 'Creamy Calico'
Tickseed
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Creamy Calico is a compact, mounding perennial known for its bicolor daisy-like flowers and fine, thread-like foliage. It features soft, creamy yellow petals with a distinct, deep maroon or burgundy eye at the center.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Creamy Calico Tickseed get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Creamy Calico Tickseed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Creamy Calico Tickseed need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Creamy Calico Tickseed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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 Creamy Calico Tickseed deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Creamy Calico 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 Creamy Calico 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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