Coreopsis Limerock Passion
USPP #15979, COPF
"Tickseed"

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BENEFITS
A sport of Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby', 'Limerock Passion' has that plant's graceful habit and eye-popping flowering power. Its dark green foliage and myriad bold, lavender daisies make it a standout that nonetheless blends beautifully in the perennial border.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Lavender-pink daisy flowers with yellow centers flower on mounded, self-supporting plants. Flowers all summer and into fall.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun. Tender perennial. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

SIZE
Sixteen inches high by 34 inches wide. Plant 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Tender perennial. Requires well-drained soils. A hard cutback after flowering promotes re-blooming into early fall and also helps promote basal branching. If stressed by very high temperatures or drought, a short term burn or discoloration of the petal margins can occur. As with many Coreopsis, flowers are largest at the beginning and end of the season (up to 1 ¼ inches), but noticeably smaller (down to ½ inch) in midsummer heat. Flower color varies as blooms mature, softening from lavender to lighter pink shades. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

Family and Friends
History and Companion Plants
Coreopsis is surely among the most versatile plants in cultivation. The predominant flower color of the genus is yellow or gold, but various types bloom in a range from white to pink to deep red. The common name comes from the small dark hooked seed of most types which resembles, to some eyes, a tiny black insect. 'Limerock Passion' is perfectly suited to the front of borders and patio containers. Makes a fine companion to other varieties in the genus, such as 'Crème Brûlée' or 'Sweet Dreams', and harmonizes well with bolder-colored perennials such as Eryngium 'Sapphire Blue'. Equally effective are pairings with spike flowers such as Veronica, or Salvia 'Indigo' and 'May Night'. Daisy-type flowers like Leucanthemum 'Snowcap' (Shasta Daisy) make a cheerful combination, and Heuchera 'Bressingham Bronze' makes a striking accent.

From Mary Ann Faria, Limerock Plant Farm, Lincoln, R.I.