{"product_id":"coreopsis-verticillata-route-66","title":"Coreopsis verticillata ‘Route 66'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata ‘Route 66’ \u003c\/strong\u003eis a vibrant threadleaf known for its eye catching bi-colored blooms. Each flower displays golden yellow petals with rich burgundy centers that bleed outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"520\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"561\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"598\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, sandy to average soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"659\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCultivar of a species native to the southeastern United States. Though bred for ornamental flair, it retains the ecological functionality and toughness of its native parent species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1046\"\u003eA prolific nectar and pollen source for native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees throughout its long flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eHighly attractive to butterflies like skippers and pearl crescents, offering consistent nectar in sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eHoverflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eEncourages populations of hoverflies that help with pollination and natural pest control in surrounding plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003ePlant 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to form a loose, airy clump and prevent crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent for sunny borders, prairie-style plantings, pollinator gardens, or massed in low-water landscapes. Holds its own in mixed perennial beds and softens edges with its threadlike foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003eEchinacea paradoxa (Yellow Coneflower) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Enhances the warm tones and thrives in similar dry, sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2494\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2414\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eLiatris spicata (Blazing Star) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Adds vertical contrast and peak-season bloom overlap for pollinator support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003eGaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) \u003c\/strong\u003e- Complements the airy habit and adds movement with delicate white or pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eNepeta faassenii (Catmint) \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides a cooling lavender-blue contrast and similar drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003eRudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan) \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMatches the prairie look and extends the yellow color palette into late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947851473057,"sku":"COREOPSIS ROUTE 66","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/rt66.jpg?v=1611236877","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/coreopsis-verticillata-route-66","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}