Firefly, also known as Tickseed, Coreopsis Verticillata, or Thread Leaf Coreopsis, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Terra Nova developed this hybrid variety for its mildew resistance and cold-hardiness. This plant offers a compact mounding habit of 10-12" tall and 16" wide, with dense, dainty foliage and yellow and red flowers that bloom from June through October. Perennial in zone 5-10, Firefly attracts pollinators and flourishes in full sun with minimal water. Cheery flowers offer long-lasting bright color without deadheading. Coreopsis is well-suited to landscape borders, mixed garden beds, and containers. Grow this plant alongside Castello Pompon Yellow for a distinctive color combination.
Firefly Selling Tips
Sell Firefly to customers looking for a long-blooming perennial for mass planting or to add to a landscape border or container. Coreopsis offers many benefits, including low-maintenance care, good cold-hardiness to zone 5, powdery mildew resistance, and attractive flowers and foliage. This plant attracts pollinators with yellow and red flowers on delicate foliage from June through October, flourishing in full sun. Well-suited to landscape borders and mixed containers, grow this plant alongside Echinacea and Campanula.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 16" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water regularly during the first year as the plant establishes a healthy root system. This plant requires only occasional water or more often in dry weather.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Firefly, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch or gallon container or two per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.8, EC of .75-1.0, light feed (100-150 ppm), and temperatures of 60-70 daytime and 55-60 nighttime. This plant requires obligate long days at 6,000-8,000 fc to bloom. Pinch once at transplant. This plant doesn't require PGRs. You may see aphids, thrips, scales, and whiteflies, and this plant can be prone to mildew.
Flowering
Red and yellow flowers bloom from June through October.
Pinching
Pinch once at transplant.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight pentration the base of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and scales.
Disease
This plant can be prone to powdery mildew. Take preventative measures in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
2. Space containers for airflow and sunlight penetration.
3. Grow plant in full sun.
4. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Firefly Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch or gallon container or two plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container or evenly spaced.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Coreopsis Firefly Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
4-6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer
Color
Yellow, Red
Habit
Compact, Mounding
Height
10-12 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Perennial Zone
Zones 5-10
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
yes
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Firefly, also known as Tickseed, Coreopsis Verticillata, or Thread Leaf Coreopsis, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Terra Nova developed this hybrid variety for its mildew resistance and cold-hardiness. This plant offers a compact mounding habit of 10-12" tall and 16" wide, with dense, dainty foliage and yellow and red flowers that bloom from June through October. Perennial in zone 5-10, Firefly attracts pollinators and flourishes in full sun with minimal water. Cheery flowers offer long-lasting bright color without deadheading. Coreopsis is well-suited to landscape borders, mixed garden beds, and containers. Grow this plant alongside Castello Pompon Yellow for a distinctive color combination.
Firefly Selling Tips
Sell Firefly to customers looking for a long-blooming perennial for mass planting or to add to a landscape border or container. Coreopsis offers many benefits, including low-maintenance care, good cold-hardiness to zone 5, powdery mildew resistance, and attractive flowers and foliage. This plant attracts pollinators with yellow and red flowers on delicate foliage from June through October, flourishing in full sun. Well-suited to landscape borders and mixed containers, grow this plant alongside Echinacea and Campanula.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 16" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water regularly during the first year as the plant establishes a healthy root system. This plant requires only occasional water or more often in dry weather.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Firefly, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch or gallon container or two per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.8, EC of .75-1.0, light feed (100-150 ppm), and temperatures of 60-70 daytime and 55-60 nighttime. This plant requires obligate long days at 6,000-8,000 fc to bloom. Pinch once at transplant. This plant doesn't require PGRs. You may see aphids, thrips, scales, and whiteflies, and this plant can be prone to mildew.
Flowering
Red and yellow flowers bloom from June through October.
Pinching
Pinch once at transplant.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight pentration the base of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and scales.
Disease
This plant can be prone to powdery mildew. Take preventative measures in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
2. Space containers for airflow and sunlight penetration.
3. Grow plant in full sun.
4. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Firefly Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch or gallon container or two plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container or evenly spaced.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Coreopsis Firefly Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
4-6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer
Color
Yellow, Red
Habit
Compact, Mounding
Height
10-12 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Perennial Zone
Zones 5-10
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
yes
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