Coreopsis Jewel, part of the Solar series, is a compact perennial wildflower that grows to 20 inches tall and 18 inches wide, providing a spectacular display from early summer through autumn. Its vibrant bicolored blooms feature scarlet-red centers with broad, bright yellow edges, adding brilliant contrast to the garden. These blooms rise above a lush mound of healthy, green foliage that retains its color and vibrancy throughout the season, outlasting many other tickseed varieties. The long-lasting, nectar-rich flowers are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and they add a cheerful touch to summer bouquets.
This Coreopsis grandiflora cultivar, also known as tickseed or large-flowered tickseed, has a neat, mounded habit that quickly fills garden beds, borders, and containers. Solar Jewel tickseed makes a striking specimen but creates even more impact when massed, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens and rock gardens.
Low maintenance and easy to grow, Coreopsis Solar Jewel adapts well to a range of soils, including sandy and poor soils. For best results, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained, average to dry soil. Cold-hardy to Zone 4, this tickseed is resilient against heat, humidity, and drought and is naturally deer resistant and disease resistant. Regular deadheading encourages extended blooming, keeping your garden vibrant all season long.
