tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Lightning Flash') is a sun loving, drought tolerant, and easy to grow plant. It thrives in full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. When it comes to watering, this plant does not need a lot of water. Water the plant deeply about once a week, making sure to thoroughly moisten the soil. Let the soil dry out between waterings. During periods of extreme heat and dryness, it is recommended to give the plant an extra deep watering. In cooler and milder conditions, it can go a bit longer between waterings. Bottom watering may also be helpful in keeping the roots moist. When watering with a hose, make sure to use the finger test to ensure that the soil is really wet and all the way through.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Lightning Flash') prefers full sun, which means it needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant thrives in the warm summer months, especially when temperatures are in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit. In areas with hotter summers, partial or dappled shade may help the plant to survive and continue to flower. During winter months, if temperatures drop below 50°F, it is best to provide your tickseed with some additional protection, as it may not survive prolonged exposure to the cold.

Hardiness zone 8–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis ‘Lightning Flash’) should be pruned in early spring, before new growth begins. Cut the plant down to about half of its current size. This will encourage a fuller, bushier shape and also encourage more blooms. After the first flush of blooms, pruning can be done again to shape the plant and remove any dead or out of place branches. Deadheading is also recommend, as it encourages new buds and a longer flowering season. In the fall, any dead stems should be removed and the overall height of the plant should be reduced to ensure that new growth can take place in the following spring.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation