Coreopsis Lil Bang 'Candy Stripes' is a compact floriferous cultivar known for its striking bicolor blooms alongside white petals edged in vibrant raspberry pink with a golden central disk. These cheery daisy like flowers appear continuously from early summer through fall without deadheading. The plant’s tidy mound and extended bloom period make it a standout in containers or perennial borders where vibrant color and pollinator activity are desired.
Height & Spread: 12 - 16 in x 12 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soils, tolerates poor or sandy soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from North American native Coreopsis species, bred for compact growth and extended flowering.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Visited by Painted Ladies, Eastern Tailed Blues, and Pearl Crescents for nectar during their peak flight times.
Bees
- Supports native bumblebees, leafcutter bees, and small carpenter bees that gather nectar and pollen from its open faced blooms.
Moths
- Evening bloom visits observed from day flying and crepuscular moths including the Chickweed Geometer and various Owlet moths.
Birds
- Goldfinches and other small seed eating songbirds feed on the seed heads if left standing into late fall.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to form a seamless drift or maintain air flow in tighter border plantings.
Landscape Placement:
- Excellent in sunny borders, containers, butterfly gardens, or massed as a colorful edging. Performs well in xeriscapes and long blooming seasonal beds.
Companion Plants
- Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) - Offers upright texture and globe shaped blooms that complement Coreopsis color and form.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Wood Sage) - Spikes of deep violet flowers provide contrast in both color and height.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Pairs beautifully with Coreopsis in color and thrives in similarly dry sunny conditions.
- Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower) - Echoes Coreopsis's daisy shape with warmer tones and extended bloom season.
- Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' (Yarrow) - Adds ferny foliage and flat clusters of red toned flowers that harmonize with 'Candy Stripes'.