Coreopsis 'Galaxy' PPAF

Tickseed

Coreopsis ‘Galaxy’ is a vibrant, long-blooming tickseed celebrated for its bicolor flowers—golden yellow petals surrounding a bold burgundy-red eye that often radiates outward like a starburst. Compact and floriferous, it delivers continuous color from early summer well into fall.


Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:



Width: 14–18 in.



Height: 16–20 in.



Bloom:



Daisy-like yellow flowers with a deep red central eye



Strong bicolor contrast with a “galaxy” effect



Early summer through fall with deadheading



Foliage:



Fine-textured, medium green leaves



Forms a neat, 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, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, and containers



Strong heat and drought tolerance



Attracts bees and butterflies



Deer resistant and very low maintenance




Care Notes


Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering



Cut back in late fall or early spring



Avoid overly rich soils, which can reduce bloom and cause excess foliage

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12''

Width

12''

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Shape

Compact, Rounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No