Tickseed, Lil' Bang™ Red Elf Tickseed

Red Elf Tickseed is a compact mounding perennial with narrow bright green foliage.  Deep burgundy daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers bloom continuously from summer into fall.  Prefers full sun and dry to medium well-drained soil.  Drought, humidity, and road salt tolerance. 

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	NA Native Hybrid
Height:	0.5' - 1'
Spread:	0.5’ - 1.5'
Spacing:	1’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

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, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Switch Grass, Coneflower, Avens

IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Red Elf Tickseed

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.