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Key characteristics of Coreopsis Solar Eclipse:
Flowers: Cherry red petals with pale yellow margins and a golden eye, creating a striking bicolor effect.
Habit: Compact, upright, and bushy, forming a tidy mound of foliage.
Foliage: Healthy, fresh-green leaves that maintain their vibrant appearance throughout the season.
Blooming: Long-lasting flowers that bloom continuously from late spring into fall.
Pollinators: Attracts bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms.
Hardiness: Cold hardy to Zone 4, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Soil and Sun: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, but can tolerate various soil types, including poor and sandy soils.
Care: Easy to grow and low maintenance, tolerating heat, humidity, and drought.
Pruning: Shearing back lightly after flowering can encourage a second flush of blooms.
Suggested Planting Time by Zone
Fall
Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
Zone 5: Early to Mid September
Zone 6: Mid September
Zone 7: Mid to Late September
Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October
Spring
Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
Zone 5: Late April to Early May
Zone 6: Mid to Late April
Zone 7: Early to Mid April
Zone 8: Late March to Early April
Zone 9, 10: Late March