Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

Add nonstop charm to your sunny borders with the petite powerhouse Lil Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis PP#33888 (Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang Candy Stripes'). This dwarf perennial delivers dazzling bi-color blooms in raspberry pink with crisp white edges and bright golden centers. A member of the Lil Bang™ series, it's bred for compact form, prolific reblooming, and bold color contrast. From early summer into fall, you'll enjoy wave after wave of daisy-like, non-fragrant blooms that pollinators and beneficial insects adore.

Also known as Tickseed, this tidy clump-forming perennial grows just 8-12" tall and 12-18" wide, with fine-textured, lance-shaped green foliage that stays fresh-looking all season. Its upright stems hold blooms above the foliage for maximum impact. Candy Stripes is known for a long bloom season, excellent disease resistance, and a mounded, uniform habit that's perfect for tight spaces or containers.

Key Features

• Compact size with raspberry-pink and white flowers
• Reblooming from summer through fall
• Pollinator-friendly
• Clean, mildew-resistant foliage
• Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 5-9

Landscaping Uses

Native to North America, Coreopsis species have a long history as ornamental favorites and are symbols of cheer and resilience. Lil Bang™ Candy Stripes Tickseed is a small, rounded perennial (8-12" tall x 12-18" wide) ideal for brightening tight spaces and patio planters.

• Border edging or facer plant
• Butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Small space gardens or containers on balcony gardens
• Great for Rock gardens and xeriscapes
• Mass plantings for groundcover effect

Care & Maintenance

Heat-tolerant and easy to grow, Lil Bang™ Candy Stripes is ideal for gardens in the South, Midwest, and anywhere with full sun and well-drained soil. This herbaceous perennial is both heat-tolerant and cold-hardy, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. They're beloved by bees and butterflies and thrive in USDA Zones 5-9.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall in Zones 5-9
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or rocky soil, but avoid wet or compacted conditions
• Moisture Needs: Moderate moisture; use the Finger Test to check soil
• Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Light compost in spring or use a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer
• Pruning Info: Deadhead regularly to encourage reblooming
• Division Info: Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor
• Special Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer-resistant
• Low maintenance
• Drought-tolerant once established

Small Size, Big Stripes

Let Lil Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis bring a bold burst of raspberry and white cheer to your sunny garden corners. Its petite size, generous blooms, and sunny attitude make it a perfect front-of-border favorite. Order your Lil Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis today and start enjoying long-blooming color from naturehills.com!