{"product_id":"creamy-calico-coreopsis","title":"Creamy Calico Coreopsis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCream Daisies Brushed With Red Over Ferny Foliage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy Calico Coreopsis (\u003cem\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Creamy Calico') charms with soft cream daisies splashed and brushed with rosy-red, each bloom a little different, over a mound of fine threadleaf foliage. Flowering from early summer into fall, it adds painterly, multi-toned color to the border while drawing bees and butterflies. Drought-tough and deer-resistant, it's a unique, low-care choice for sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreamy Calico Coreopsis Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoreopsis 'Creamy Calico'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–18 in. tall, 16–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly summer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream brushed with rosy-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreadleaf coreopsis type — native-derived\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, painterly borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream-and-red blooms blend gracefully with both pastel and bold plantings. Space 16–20 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and low-water beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies love it; tough in hot, dry spots. Pair with catmint, salvia, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Creamy Calico Coreopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, loosening clay and mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly. Space 16–20 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Creamy Calico Coreopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. A midsummer shear refreshes it for fall bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the flowers all look the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — each bloom carries a slightly different cream-and-red pattern, giving a charming, varied look across the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4 with good drainage; avoid wet winter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother coreopsis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShear lightly in midsummer to spur fresh flowers into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagreb Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata):\u003c\/strong\u003e A golden threadleaf classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e A blue, deer-resistant partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native pollinator companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315444142385,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/creamy-calico-coreopsis.jpg?v=1779747473","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/creamy-calico-coreopsis","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}