Coreopsis verticillata 'Crazy Cayenne' ~ Sizzle & Spice® Crazy Cayenne Coreopsis
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Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice 'Crazy Cayenne' is a stunning threadleaf coreopsis with vibrant red-orange flowers that have golden yellow centers. It's part of the Sizzle & Spice series from Proven Winners, known for their heat tolerance and long blooming period.
Coreopsis verticillata is a host for the Silvery Checkerspot Buckeye butterfly, and attracts several other butterflies with its flowers.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange+Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Can be an aggressive self-seeder- deadhead in spring to encourage extended bloom and prevent spreading. Crown rot may occur in moist, poorly-drained soils. Foliage decline may occur in hot summers if the soil is allowed to dry out. Snails and slugs can be a problem.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Switch Grass, Coneflower, Avens
IMAGE: Photo by Walters Gardens, Crazy Cayenne Coreopsis
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
