Coreopsis 'Desert Coral'

‘Desert Coral’ is a compact, mounding tickseed with peach and coral-pink daisy flowers marked by red eyes. It flowers through the warm season and is useful in mixed borders, mass plantings, and containers. The selection is a deciduous perennial for sunny, well-drained sites. ## Form and flowers The [TERRA NOVA breeder profile](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/coreopsis-desert-coral/) lists a 9-inch plant height, 14-inch spread, and 11-inch flowering height. It gives USDA Zones 6–10, full sun, and bloom from June through October. The [cultivar patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP24847P3/en) names ‘Desert Coral’ and describes pink-orange flowers with red eyes. Both sources identify Coreopsis as a member of the Asteraceae family; the breeder leaves species unspecified. ## Siting and care Plant in full sun and average, well-drained soil. Water to maintain average garden moisture, avoiding waterlogged ground. Its low mounding shape suits a border front or mixed planting. ## Maintenance The breeder describes rapid repeat flowering, with new flowers covering older blooms. Remove faded stems or foliage as needed to keep the clump tidy.