'Jethro Tull' Coreopsis hybrid (Tickseed)

Cultivar Notes -

Jethro Tull

A natural cross of ‘Early Sunrise’ and ‘Zamfir’, this selection exhibits the best characteristics of both: brilliant golden yellow flowers with fluted petals and a more compact habit. Many people see ‘Jethro Tull’ as an improvement over ‘Zamfir’ since its petals are more consistently fluted and the plants are super floriferous, providing unbeatable color impact in the garden in early and midsummer.

Try pairing ‘Jethro Tull’ with purple blooming perennials such as Salvia or Hardy Geranium.

Genus Notes -

Coreopsis

Koris and opsis, Greek for "bug" and "like", were combined to name Coreopsis after its seed’s similarity to a small bug. With a magnifying glass, it is possible to distinguish each of the approximately 100 species by the seed alone.

The manner in which each species presents its flowers indicates the nature of its habitat in the wild. Those with flowers held close to a mass of foliage are found in open woods and clearing. Those with flowers held high above the foliage on long stems are found in prairies and thickets--this formation allows the flowers to reach above grasses and other competing vegetation so that they may win the attention of pollinators.

Wonderfully low-maintenance yet high-performance plants, Coreopsis grow in almost any well-drained soil, bloom like annuals, and make delightful cut flowers. All they need is lots of sun. Shear off the spent blossoms to keep more coming.

Tickseed ‘Jethro Tull’Coreopsis hybrid Unavailable in 2024

Tickseed ‘Jethro Tull’
Coreopsis hybrid
Unavailable in 2024