- Botanical name: Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf'
- Common name: Tickseed
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Purple
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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 fern-like foliage.
Coreopsis ‘Li’l Bang Red Elf’ is a compact tickseed, forming mounds of finely cut green leaves, from which large scarlet blooms with a golden central eye are borne on red-green stems. Flowering over a long period, it’s a fantastic choice for a small garden or container display, and its blooms are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. It makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results, grow Coreopsis ‘Li’l Bang Red Elf’ in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, though it will perform better in full sun.
How to grow Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf'
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Plant size
60cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf' and wildlife
Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf' poisonous?
Coreopsis 'Li'l Bang Red Elf' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
