**A perennial flower whose flowers sprout from compact, bushy foliage. Half-hardy in mild winters down to -5°C.** | Perennial | Flower: Bushy growth | Flowers May to August, foliage spring to autumn. | | --------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | **Scientific Name** Coreopsis (bug-like seeds) **Common Name** Tickseed **Origin** Native to North America **Pruning Tips** Deadheading the flowers once they've bloomed can keep them looking neat, but don't cut too far back over winter as this can leave it with too little insulation in the colder months. Cut back to just above the ground in Spring. **Wildlife Value** Attracts bees, butterflies, moths and other beneficial insects and pollinators. **Positioning** Full sun to partial shade; will grow best in full sun. **Water** Keep the soil evenly moist; if growing in a pot, it will need watering regularly. **Soil** Soil should be well-draining and fertile **Food** Will benefit from fertilising in the g