tickseed

Tickseed (Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’) is a resilient plant that requires minimal watering and can tolerate some periods of drought. This plant should be watered deeply whenever the top inch of soil becomes dry. During dry summer months, this plant may need to be watered once a week in order to keep it looking its best. To ensure adequate hydration, water the plant slowly and evenly throughout its root zone, allowing the soil to become thoroughly wet. In cooler weather, tickseed should only need to be watered every 10-14 days, depending on the weather conditions. Be sure to avoid overwatering, especially in colder weather, as this can lead to root rot.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Mercury Rising') requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. The best time for exposure to sunlight is 6 to 8 hours each day. It is tolerant of drought, so can handle full sun, but should be given partial shade during the hottest part of the day. When given the proper amount of light, the tickseed will flower over a long period of time, with striking yellow daisy-like blooms that will brighten up any garden.

Hardiness zone 5–9.

Tickseed (Coreopsis 'Mercury Rising') can be pruned in the late winter or early spring (February-March). Pruning should consist of cutting the plant's main stems back to within a foot of the ground. This will encourage a new flush of healthy growth. When doing so, ensure that the pruning shears are clean and sharp to prevent disease from spreading. For areas with particularly harsh winters, it is wise to wait until early- to mid-April to prune the tickseed. Deadheading is also recommended in mid-summer - remove any dead or fading flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation