Coreopsis Verticillata 'Route 66' PPAF
Route 66 Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Route 66’ is a striking threadleaf tickseed known for its dramatic bicolor flowers—golden-yellow petals boldly washed with deep burgundy-red around the center. With fine, airy foliage and a long bloom season, it delivers high contrast color without sacrificing the graceful texture threadleaf coreopsis is famous for.
Plant Profile
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in.
Height: 18–24 in.
Bloom:
Daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and rich red-burgundy centers
Color intensifies in cooler weather
Early summer through fall with deadheading
Foliage:
Fine, threadlike medium green leaves
Soft, mounded habit with excellent movement
Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Features & Uses
Form: Graceful, mounded habit typical of threadleaf coreopsis
Excellent for perennial borders, mass plantings, pollinator gardens, and containers
One of the best red-and-yellow threadleaf coreopsis for contrast
Strong pollinator appeal (bees, butterflies)
Deer resistant and heat tolerant
Blends well with ornamental grasses and purple- or blue-flowering perennials
Care Notes
Deadhead or shear lightly after the first flush to encourage rebloom
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Avoid rich soils to maintain compact growth and strong flowering
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 18-24''
- Width
- 18-24"
- Hardiness zones
- 4–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Mid Summer
- Flower color
- Gold, Yellow
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green, Light Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
- Soil
- Loamy, Sandy, Sandy well-drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Container, Specimen
- Shape
- Compact Rounded
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No