Coreopsis Bengal Tiger (Threadleaf Coreopsis)
A reliable performer for gardens and containers, Coreopsis ‘Bengal Tiger’ (Threadleaf Coreopsis) is a compact perennial forming a cheerful mound of fiery golden-yellow flowers adorned with clear red eyes. Blooming from early summer to mid-fall, the blossoms are produced in such great quantities that they literally cover the mildew-resistant foliage of finely divided gray-green leaves.
A reliable performer for gardens and containers, Coreopsis 'Bengal Tiger' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) is a compact perennial forming a cheerful mound of fiery golden-yellow flowers adorned with clear red eyes. Blooming from early summer to mid-fall, the blossoms are produced in such great quantities that they literally cover the mildew-resistant foliage of finely divided gray-green leaves. Easy to grow, this Threadleaf Coreopsis is perfect for sunny perennial borders, mass plantings, or patio containers. As an added bonus, one plant will provide you with long-lasting cut flower bouquets all summer long.
- Grows up to 20-22 in. tall (50-55 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
- Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease free, this Coreopsis is a favorite of bees and butterflies but is ignored by deer.
- Very versatile, it is a welcomed addition to beds and borders, and cottage gardens, and does great in containers. Effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings.
- Deadheading of spent flowers will promote new blooms, although this can be tedious. Midsummer shearing (after the first flush of flowers) should help tidy up the plant and promote a fall rebloom.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Coreopsis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |