Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis

Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'

Nature Hills Nursery

Smoldering Bi-Color Blooms in Bold Yellow and Orange-Red on Compact, Long-Stemmed Plants
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Grows 1-2 ft Tall and Wide
Pollinator-Friendly Perennial
Stunning Yellow Fall Foliage

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Quart Container #1 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. While Daybreak can handle light afternoon shade in blistering climates, full sun ensures the most vibrant bicolor petals and a tighter, mounded habit.
Soil: This perennial thrives in lean to average soil that drains quickly. If you have heavy clay, plant in a raised bed or incorporate organic compost to prevent "wet feet" which can lead to root rot during winter dormancy.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist for the first growing season to help the root system anchor itself. Once mature, this Coreopsis is quite drought tolerant, but you should provide a deep soak during extended dry spells to prevent the foliage from browning. Inconsistent watering often results in fewer flower flushes and a shorter overall blooming window.

Pruning Tips

Since this variety blooms on new wood, you can shear the entire plant back by half after the first heavy flush of flowers fades. This "haircut" removes spent seeds and encourages the plant to produce a fresh wave of bright yellow and red blooms for late summer. Regular deadheading throughout the season also keeps the plant looking tidy and prevents it from putting energy into seed production.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer once in early spring as new growth emerges. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this promotes tender green growth that can be easily damaged by the first frosts of autumn. A light touch is best since overly rich soil can actually make the stems weak and floppy.

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Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Reblooming, Low Maintenance, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Flowering
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	1-2 ft
Width	1-2 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Growth Rate	Moderate
Plant Life Cycle	Perennial
Blooms In	Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Red, Yellow
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Daisy
Botanical Name	Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'
Species	x
Cultivar	Lil Bang™ Daybreak
Class	Asterales, Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Smoldering Red & Gold Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis!

Bold Yellow, Orange-Red Blooms
Fine Lacy Foliage
Compact Habit
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Butterfly and Pollinator Friendly
Vivid Hardy Native
Container Ready Blooms
Deer Resistant
Birds Love the Seeds
Long-Stems for Floral Arrangements
Xeriscaping & Firescaping

Wake up to bi-color blooms on tall stems! Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis (Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'), also known to many as Tickseed, is a sunny, heat-loving native wildflower!

The Li'L Bang series are long-blooming, drought tolerant and disease resistant, fiery little perennial! These easy-to-grow powerhouses are not called "Li'L Bang™" for nothing.

Flame-licked orangy-red flowers with golden-yellow tips, with matching yellow centers. These rays look like a fiery sunrise on stems! They also call pollinators and butterflies from far and wide while soaking up the sun! Blooming in early summer, the daisy-like petals are pleated and deeply toothed.

Even when not in flower, Daybreak Coreopsis are beautiful, healthy mounds of green foliage. Finely cut leaves and long deep lobes emerge a bit later in the spring but last vigorously until hard frost. The fresh color and delicate foliage are perfect backdrops for the bold blooms to follow in late spring to early summer!

Compact, rounded mounds shrug off sweltering sunny, hot dry garden beds. Li'l Bang Daybreak Coreopsis are true North American natives, and bloom with carefree abandon anywhere you plant them in the US.

The more you cut, the more they bloom, so keep your vases full and your pollinators will be full too! They bloom from spring through summer and all the way into the fall.

How to Use Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis In The Landscape

These sun-loving gems fill your perennial beds and line borders with long-stemmed blossoms, making them amazing for floral arrangements too. Cutting borders and cottage gardens become bright beacons with the addition of these eye-catchers.

Tickseed is Xeric (very drought tolerant) and works great in urban water-wise designs. Wildflower gardens are, of course, perfect sites for Lil Bang™ Daybreak! Making themselves at home in rock gardens and prairies as well.

Just over a foot wide and a foot tall, these make fantastic container plants by adding a bright splash of bold color to sunny planters and window boxes, porches and patios alike. Small gardens, urban lots or the smallest yards all have room for this densely-growing perennial.

Plant en masse to fill hot dry areas with fiery blooms and provide hardiness that won't back down from tough conditions. Naturally forming colonies along roadsides and in old fields by self-seeding, they naturalize prairie sites and sunny drifts with bold color.

#ProPlantTips For Care

Doing best in any kind of well-drained soil, Li'L Bang™ Daybreak provides a big bang in the sun garden. Also successful in poor, sandy and average soils; Daybreak is really not particular as long as they don't sit in water.

Once established, Tickseed is very drought tolerant and thrives in those hottest, dry sites most plants don't tolerate. A hardy native, these thrive in USDA zones 5-9.

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis loves full sun, though also appreciates some part shade in those warmer growing zones during the hottest part of the summer afternoon. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.

Deadhead to encourage blooms or leave the dried seed-heads for the birds to feast on in the autumn! Highly disease resistant, these tough natives endure the toughest locations!

Hardiness, color, easy-care and all-season blooms? Wake up to brilliant sunrises on long-stems by ordering Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis from Nature Hills Nursery!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA planting zones is Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis hardy in?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. This North American native perennial thrives in a wide range of climates and shrugs off both cold winters and hot summers. Plant in full sun for best performance and drought tolerance.

Does Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis grow well in my zone 5 garden?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis thrives in zone 5 gardens as a hardy North American native perennial. This drought-tolerant wildflower blooms from late spring through fall, handling your cold winters while attracting pollinators all season. Shop at Nature Hills for container-ready plants.

How much sun does Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis need?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis thrives in full sun and loves heat. This sun-loving native wildflower shrugs off sweltering, hot, dry conditions with ease. Plant it where it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering performance.

Is Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis drought tolerant once established?

Yes, Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis is highly drought tolerant once established. This native wildflower thrives in hot, dry conditions and actually performs better with less water. Plant in full sun and well-draining soil for best drought resistance.

Will Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis tolerate wet or soggy soil?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis prefers well-draining soil and won't tolerate wet or soggy conditions. This drought-tolerant native thrives in hot, dry garden beds and is ideal for xeriscaping. Plant in sandy or loamy soil with good drainage for best results.

Is Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis deer and rabbit resistant?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis is deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for gardens where deer browsing is a problem. The product description doesn't specifically mention rabbit resistance. Plant it in sunny locations where deer typically graze for best protection.

When will my Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis ship?

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis typically ships during the optimal planting season for your growing zone. Most perennial orders ship in spring or fall when plants can establish best. Check your order confirmation for specific shipping dates based on your location and local planting conditions.

Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis

Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'