Firefly Tickseed

Firefly Tickseed | Coreopsis ‘Firefly’ | Coreopsis verticillata ‘Firefly’ | Tickseed ‘Firefly’

Firefly Tickseed is a radiant, sun‑loving perennial prized for its abundant, daisy‑like blooms featuring brilliant yellow petals surrounding striking ruby‑red centers that create a luminous effect in the landscape. This compact, floriferous selection from the Coreopsis family is known for its finely textured foliage, dense mounding habit, and nonstop flowering from early summer through early fall. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, rock gardens, borders, and sunny patio containers. With its tidy form and exceptional drought tolerance, Firefly offers vibrant, long‑lasting color with minimal maintenance.

Growing Firefly Tickseed

Light: Full sun; requires direct, intense sunlight to maintain a compact habit and produce the most abundant blooms.

Soil: Well‑drained, sandy or rocky soil; highly adaptable but thrives in poorer soils and may become floppy in overly rich, heavy clay.

Water: Low to moderate; water regularly until established, then it becomes highly drought‑tolerant, requiring supplemental water only during extreme dry spells.

Maintenance: Shearing the plant back by a third after the first major flush of flowers encourages continuous blooming and maintains a neat shape.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects; highly deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 5–9.

Shipping Info

Firefly Tickseed plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.