Threadleaf Coreopsis 'Hot Paprika' is a vibrant perennial that brings warmth and movement to any garden from late spring through early fall. This cultivar grows in dense, bushy clumps reaching 18 to 21 inches tall and 18 to 27 inches wide, making it substantial enough to anchor a border without overwhelming neighbors. Hardy in zones 3 through 9, it thrives on neglect, handling drought and poor soil with ease while producing showy daisy-like flowers throughout its long bloom season. The thread-like foliage gives the plant an airy, refined texture that belies its toughness.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-9
21in H x 27in W
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Moderate
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This is a plant that laughs at drought and poor soil. Unlike the species form, which can spread aggressively, 'Hot Paprika' shows restraint in the garden while retaining all the heat-tolerance and pollinator magnetism that make threadleaf coreopsis indispensable. Butterflies arrive in waves, and once established, the plant demands almost nothing from you except perhaps a midsummer shearing to tidy sprawling stems and coax a fresh fall bloom.
This perennial is grown in garden beds and borders, particularly where space is limited or soil is challenging. It naturalizes well in meadow plantings and drought-tolerant landscapes, blending seamlessly with ornamental grasses and other sun-loving perennials. The abundant flowers draw butterflies throughout the growing season, making it valuable in pollinator gardens.
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Shear plants in mid to late summer to remove sprawling or unkempt foliage and promote a fall rebloom. This cuts back on the tedious task of deadheading individual spent flower stalks across large plantings.
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