COREOPSIS `TEQUILA SUNRISE`

Tequila Sunrise Tickseed
»  Massive golden bloom
»  Excellent olive-green foliage changes to white
»  Blooms June through mid-July
»  Great as a specimen or in groups
»  Nice in containers
Category:Perennial
Hardiness Zone:5-8
Height:12-18 in
Spread:12-18 in
Bloom Color:Yellow Shades
You'll have trouble deciding which you like best on this colorful plant: its massive bloom or one-of-a-kind foliage that is riveting in the garden. The foliage is the first think you'll notice as it emerges in the spring an olive green color edged in a pinkish-red shade that changes to creamy white as the weather warms. The colorful foliage forms a tight, rounded mound that serves as the backdrop for a coating of branch tip buds in late May. Bright yellow, 1.5" diameter daisy-like flowers start blooming in early June and feature a deep red eye. 'Tequila Sunrise' will bloom strongly through mid-July and sporadically the rest of the summer while its colorful foliage is still a remarkable presence in the garden that gets even more noticeable as the weather cools and the cream leaf margins turn a striking mahogony color. 'Tequila Sunrise' is easy to grow asking little except full sun and well drained soil. Plant it singly, in groups or plant it in a container with other perennials or annuals and enjoy the show!