#1 Tickseed Big Bang Mercury Rising

Latin Name: Coreopsis 'Mercury Rising' Height: 12 - 18 inches Spread: 24 - 36 inches Sunlight: Full Sun Bloom Time: June to September Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Description:Mercury Rising features large, single red flowers that have creamy yellow backs with purple stripes. This color does not fade in sun and heat. Reblooming all summer long, cut back by a third once most blooms are spent to encourage new blooms. The habit is compact and mounding. Blooms can be cut and enjoyed in wildflower bouquets.  Attracts: Bees; Butterflies Other Names: Threadleaf Coreopsis; Thread-Leaf Tick Seed