Coreopsis Jive (Tickseed)
Highly floriferous, Coreopsis ‘Jive’ is a pretty annual Coreopsis forming a bushy clump of green, threadleaf foliage. Blooming continuously from early summer into fall, it produces masses of 1-2 in. (2-5 cm) white flowers adorned with a large, burgundy eye and an orange center. Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease free, ‘Jive’ adds a punch of color in the garden and decorative containers.
Highly floriferous, Coreopsis 'Jive' is a pretty annual Coreopsis forming a bushy clump of green,
- Grows up to 12-18 in.
in height (30-45 cm) and 18-24 in.across (45-60 cm). - Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade (specifically in hot summer areas) and enjoys dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils and is drought and deer tolerant.
- Unfussy and relatively low maintenance, this Coreopsis is a favorite of bees and butterflies.
- Very versatile, it is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, cottage or cutting gardens and does great in containers. Effective as an accent plant and spectacular in mass plantings.
- Midsummer shearing (after the first flush of flowers) will keep this plant looking its best all season.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| 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 | Annuals |
| 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 | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |