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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 15 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 15 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Mercury Rising Tickseed is a hardy perennial that requires little care and provides intense color in a garden bed or container. Vibrant dark red flowers have eight velvety petals that slightly curve and surround bright golden yellow centers. The 2-inch flowers bloom from early summer through early fall, and after a quick trim, the plants may bloom a second time, with flowers lasting until the frost. The blooms withstand the summer heat and bright sun and look fantastic all season long. The flowers grow on long, well-branched stems and feature narrow green foliage.
This clump-forming plant is a vigorous grower and will gradually spread out. Feature the Mercury Rising Tickseed in mass plantings, beds, borders, or containers. Trim the long stems and use the blooms as cut flowers. While this plant prefers a good spot and consistent care, it can still do very well in challenging conditions. The Mercury Rising Tickseed is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and not favored by deer. Let the blooms go to seed at the end of the season to attract songbirds. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 9
Mercury Rising Tickseed Care
The Mercury Rising Tickseed prefers full sun but will still look lovely with partial shade. Consider planting in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade when grown in a warm climate. Soil should be neutral to acidic, loamy, or sandy and moist but still promote drainage. Established plants will need water once a week, and while this plant is drought-tolerant, giving it an extra drink during dry spells will keep it looking its best.
Cut the growth back around midsummer after the first flush of flowers has died back to rejuvenate growth and possibly get another round of blooms. Tickseed is not a heavy feeder, but apply a 10-10-10 fertilizer in the spring to start the growing season strong. Divide the plants every few years in the early spring before new growth emerges.
Mercury Rising Tickseed Spacing
Mercury Rising Tickseed is an upright, clump-forming plant that will grow 15 to 18 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches. Plants can be spaced 24 to 30 inches apart to create a lush planting or give them more room, and the plants will gradually fill in after several years.
Mercury Rising Tickseed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Mercury Rising Tickseed |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: COREOPSIS `MERCURY RISING` |
- SKU:
- 1231005635-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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