Coreopsis "Lil Bang" (4.5)

Coreopsis 'Lil Bang' (4.5 inch)

Bright, bold, and bursting with charm—‘Lil Bang’ brings a joyful pop of color that’s as sweet as a summer hello.

The 'Lil Bang' Coreopsis is a compact variety with a big personality—producing dazzling blooms in shades of yellow, red, or pink, depending on the selection. In a 4.5 inch container, it’s a ready-to-go beauty that works just as well in flower beds as it does in patio pots or mailbox plantings. With long-lasting flowers, easy care, and a neat, mounding habit, this little wonder is proof that good things come in small (and sunny) packages.

🌿 A Bit of History & Meaning

Coreopsis has graced American gardens for generations, loved for its resilience and sunshiny spirit. The ‘Lil Bang’ series was developed to offer compact size with continuous blooms, making it ideal for modern gardens with a classic heart. Like all Coreopsis, it symbolizes cheerfulness, warm friendship, and lasting joy—the kind of flower you’d expect to find outside Grandma’s kitchen window.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

This variety thrives in full sun and tops out around 8 to 12 inches tall, making it perfect for borders, pathways, and small containers. It’s heat- and drought-tolerant once established, and its bright blooms bring joy from late spring into fall. Great for Southern climates and well-behaved enough for tight garden spaces.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Moderate water when young; drought-tolerant once established

• Sunlight: Full sun for best bloom performance

• Soil: Well-draining soil; does well even in poor soils

• Maintenance: Deadhead regularly or give a light trim to refresh blooms

• Hardiness: Perennial in Zones 5–9

Expect wave after wave of blooms all season long—and a steady stream of bees and butterflies, too.

🌸 Great Garden Pairings

Pair with:

• Angelonia or Lantana – For non-stop color and a tidy look

• Salvia or Gomphrena – For height and pollinator power

• Echinacea or Rudbeckia – For a bright wildflower feel

• Ornamental grasses – To soften and frame the color

Whether you’re planting a pot by the porch or lining a garden bed with charm, Coreopsis ‘Lil Bang’ is a sweet, spirited choice—full of small-town joy, just like us here at Wright’s Market.