General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12-15 inches
Plant Spread: 15 inches
Leaves: Other: Glossy, medium green foliage. Texture similar to the grandiflora rather than threadleaf types.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Bright yellow, semi-double flowers.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: June through October. Remove spent flowers for continued bloom.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21999

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Trade name information:
Series: Big Bang™
Trade Name: Galaxy
Cultivar name: 'Big Bang Galaxy'
Common names
  • Tickseed

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Location: My garden
Date: 2022-09-12
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2011-07-08

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2011-07-08
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2011-07-08
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2011-07-08
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2011-07-08

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