Description
Tickseed Leading Lady Sophia is a compact perennial that brightens the garden with masses of soft butter-yellow flowers from late spring through early fall. Each daisy-like bloom features a golden center and rises above neat mounds of fine-textured green foliage, creating a cheerful display in borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. With its long flowering season and tidy habit, Tickseed Leading Lady Sophia provides months of reliable color in sunny landscapes.
Tickseed Leading Lady Sophia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. This hardy perennial is drought tolerant once established and performs beautifully in sandy, rocky, and poor soils. Mildew resistant and tolerant of both heat and cold, it offers dependable performance throughout the growing season. Its compact mounded habit is perfect for border edging, mass plantings, and patio containers while attracting butterflies with its continuous blooms.
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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Coreopsis 'Leading Lady Sophia'
Color: yellow
Light: full sun
Watering: around once or twice a week
Soil: well draining
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: mounded
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (14″), width (14″)
Blooming Season: late spring – early fall
Growth Rate: medium
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