Coreopsis grandiflora 'Baby Sun' – Compact Tickseed with Long Bloom Season

Tickseed 'Baby Sun' (Coreopsis grandiflora 'Baby Sun')

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Baby Sun' (kor-ee-OP-sis gran-dih-FLOOR-ah) produces a multitude of 2-inch, golden-yellow daisy flowers atop thready foliage from late spring to late summer if deadheaded promptly. This clump-forming perennial is native to the central and southeastern U.S. and is sometimes grown as an annual. Its casual habit makes it valuable in cottage gardens, borders, containers, and meadows.

Noteworthy Characteristics

• Golden-yellow flowers over a long season
• Fast-growing

Growing Conditions & Care

Needs well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead regularly. Support as needed.

Propagation

Sow seeds in a seedbed in mid-spring or divide in early spring. Root basal cuttings in spring.

Potential Problems

Slugs, snails, bacterial spot, rust, Botrytis flower blight, aster yellows, powdery mildew, downy mildew, fungal spots.

Quick Reference

• Height/Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Uses: Beds, borders, cut flower, cottage gardens
• Type: Perennial