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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Perennials and Bulbs of the Lurie Garden

Threadleaf Tickseed

Naturalizes well; very showy flowers; tolerant of heat, drought; named tickseed because seeds look like ticks

 
Latin name Coreopsis 'Golden Showers'
Common name Threadleaf Tickseed
Family
Zone Z4-9
Bloom time Summer/Fall
Season(s) of Interest
Height 2.5'
Native or origin Native to S.E. US
Soil conditions Average to Dry
Flower color Dark Yellow
Known wildlife aspects Butterflies
Light Requirements Full Sun
Lurie Garden location Dark Plate
Companion plants



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