Coreopsis Big Bang Galaxy

Big Bang Galaxy Coreopsis

Coreopsis ‘Big Bang® Galaxy’ is a standout tickseed prized for its dramatic bicolor flowers—bright golden-yellow petals splashed and ringed with a deep wine-red eye. Part of the tough, long-blooming Big Bang® series, it delivers nonstop color from early summer into fall with excellent heat and drought tolerance.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 18–24 in.



Height: 18–24 in.



Bloom:



Large, daisy-like flowers



Yellow petals with a bold burgundy-red center that often radiates outward



Early summer through fall with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine-textured, medium green leaves



Forms a sturdy, mounded clump



Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of poor, sandy, or rocky soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


Features & Uses


Form: Compact, mounded habit with excellent flower coverage



Ideal for perennial borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and containers



Exceptional heat and humidity tolerance



Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)



Deer resistant and very low maintenance




Care Notes


Deadhead regularly to extend bloom and keep plants tidy



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils to maintain compact growth and heavy flowering

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18"-24"

Width

18"-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Fall, Summer

Flower color

Yellow

Fall color

White

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No