'Mercury Rising' Tickseed

'Mercury Rising' Tickseed is a vibrant, heat-tolerant perennial that produces rich, deep crimson-red daisy-like flowers with a golden center from early summer through fall — one of the darkest and most striking flower colors in the coreopsis family. Growing 18 to 24 inches tall with a tidy, upright habit and fine, grass-like foliage, Mercury Rising brings intense, saturated color to sunny borders and pollinator gardens throughout a very long blooming season. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous production of new blooms and extends the season into fall. Mercury Rising thrives in full sun and well-drained, even dry soil, showing excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. Its bold crimson color, exceptional bloom duration, and low-maintenance nature make it one of the most exciting coreopsis cultivars available.