Designer Threads 'Creamy Calico'
Coreopsis hybrid
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 16-18 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, rocky or sandy |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Creamy white with burgundy eye |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Echinacea, Salvia, Sedum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply first year; do not overwater thereafter.
Maintenance
Shear back by half in late summer to encourage a fall flush of blooms.
Cleanup
Cut to ground level in early spring.
Notes
Features distinct threadleaf foliage and unique creamy-white blooms.