Coreopsis 'Bengal Tiger'

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TickseedPerennial, Deciduous

Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Coreopsis verticillata, commonly known as tickseed, is an easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial native to North America. In summer and autumn it produces bright yellow flowers that stand out against the delicate, fern-like foliage.

Coreopsis 'Bengal Tiger' bears dramatic, bicoloured flowers in red and yellow, apparently reminiscent of tiger eyes. Perfect for growing at the front of sunny borders or as part of a container display, it has a compact habit and feathery, fern-like foliage. The open flowers attract a range of pollinators including hoverflies and butterflies. It can be propagated by spring division or basal cuttings.

For best results, grow Coreopsis 'Bengal Tiger' in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, though it will perform better in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Propagate from basal root cuttings in spring.

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Coreopsis ‘Bengal tiger’ and wildlife

Coreopsis ‘Bengal tiger’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Coreopsis ‘Bengal tiger’ poisonous?

Coreopsis ‘Bengal tiger’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People