- Botanical name: Coreopsis 'Lil Bang Starlight'
- Common name: Tickseed
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
White
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 ‘Lil Bang Starlight’ is absolutely fascinating, as its blooms change colour based on their temperature. In warm conditions each flower petal is white with pink markings, but as temperatures dip they take on darker tones and some change colour completely to deep pink. Flowering from summer through to autumn, all blooms have an attractive yellow central eye, which makes them a magnet for bees and other pollinators. It’s perfect for growing at the front of a sunny border or in a container, and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results, grow Coreopsis ‘Li’l Bang Starlight’ in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, though it will perform better in full sun.
How to grow Coreopsis 'Lil Bang Starlight'
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Plant size
40cm 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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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
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 |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Coreopsis 'Lil Bang Starlight' and wildlife
Coreopsis 'Lil Bang Starlight' 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 'Lil Bang Starlight' poisonous?
Coreopsis 'Lil Bang Starlight' 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
