Coreopsis Cosmic Eye (Big Bang Series)
Long blooming, Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Eye’ is a compact herbaceous perennial forming a well-branched mound of mid-green foliage that remains fresh-looking all season. Blooming profusely from early summer through early fall, it is covered with a profusion of large, bright sunny yellow blossoms
Long blooming, Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' is a compact herbaceous perennial forming a well-branched mound of mid-green foliage that remains fresh-looking all season. Blooming profusely from early summer through early fall, it is covered with a profusion of large, bright sunny yellow blossoms, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a prominent wine-red heart and an orange button. Its compact size makes it perfect for beds, borders, containers and small gardens.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. 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 borders, cottage gardens and does great in containers. Effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 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 | 15″ (37cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |