Coreopsis Big Bang 'Mercury Rising' - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials that last
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators, fast-growing, great cut flowers, low-maintenance, tolerates clay soil, tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 5 – 9
Mature Height:: 12-18in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant
Bloom Color:: red
Bloom Shape:: daisy
Bloom Time:: fall, summer
Foliage:: green

Description

Deep velvety red flowers with frilly bright gold centers open over fresh green, finely textured foliage. Petals are streaked with frosty white in late fall. A well-branched selection with excellent disease resistance. Spreads gently in the garden.