- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed (Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman') is a native perennial grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. It can reach a height of 12-18 inches tall, and can spread 12-18 inches wide. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is ideal for native and pollinator gardens as its bright yellow-orange, frilly petals attract songbirds and butterflies. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed blooms prolifically all season long, summer through fall.
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed spreads out in masses and has a mounding growth habit. This plant is easy to grow and maintain. Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is deer resistant and drought tolerant once established.
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed Care
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed should be planted in full sun to part shade for best growth outcomes. It prefers average, moist-to-dry, well-draining soil. Water Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Feed this plant during the early spring by applying a balanced fertilizer or a layer of compost to the soil.
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed is a great reblooming plant. Continuously remove spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage reblooming. Trim the browned foliage and flower stalks in late fall or early spring.
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed Spacing
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed looks attractive in mass plantings or in beds and borders. For best results, space these plants about 12-18 inches apart.
Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow-Orange |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Sunshine Superman Star Tickseed |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' |
- SKU:
- 1231005703-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.
Quart Pot
Also Known 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 Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 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 Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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