Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve'
Enchanted Eve Dwarf Tickseed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Butter-yellow petals with a red-orange center
- Foliage color
- Medium green, fern-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate; prefers well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; deadheading not necessary due to sterile flowers
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
About this plant
Coreopsis 'Enchanted Eve' is a compact perennial that blooms from late spring through fall. Developed as part of the Li'l Bang™ series, this cultivar was bred for its vibrant colors and extended flowering period. Its daisy-like flowers feature butter-yellow petals with bright red-orange centers, creating a vivid display. As temperatures cool, the red centers may expand, adding depth to the floral presentation.
The plant maintains a dense, mounding habit with fresh green foliage, making it suitable for borders, containers, and small garden spaces. 'Enchanted Eve' is also noted for its disease resistance and ability to attract pollinators, enhancing the garden's ecological value.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
