Plains Coreopsis Seeds

1/4 Pound

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$8.95

1 Pound

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$24.95

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Quick Overview

Probably the best native annual for color. Fantastic clusters of blooms. Long bloom season; reseeds. Annual.

Details

SKU	COTG
Common Name	Plains Coreopsis
Botanical Name	Coreopsis tinctoria
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Annual
Seeds Per Pound	1,399,788
Bloom Time	Summer to fall
Primary Flower Color	Red, Yellow
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height	30-36 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Coverage	1 pound covers approximately 43,560 square feet
Native To	North America
Native to	The Great Plains and Southern United States
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses	Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers, Extended Blooms
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

With shiny green stems and ball-shaped brown buds, these airy plants are one of the major colormakers in any meadow in any region. The clusters of bi-colored golden flowers with mahogany centers literally “light up” a meadow, and have a long blooming season. They’re also great for cutting. This is a plains species, but is very widespread. It is called “calliopsis” in the South, where it is enjoyed right down into Florida. In fact, the coreopsis was recently designated as the official State Wildflower of Florida.

Reviews

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American Meadows Plains Coreopsis Seeds

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Vivid colors (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Large areas (3)

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9/26/2011

4.0

Good Wildflower Seeds

By scitchet in the southwest

from Belen, NM

About Me Casual Hobbyist

Pros

Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Vivid Colors

Cons

Susceptible to Pests

Best Uses

Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows Plains Coreopsis Seeds:

I bought this mix because it was drought resistant and pretty. Unfortunately, I had a problem with ants carrying off the seeds. Next year I will cover the seeds so this doesn't happen. The ones that escaped the ants did great.

6/21/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Worth a Little Extra Effort

By Leesa J

from West Branch, Iowa

About Me Avid Gardener, Casual Hobbyist

Pros

Long Bloom Time
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Can fall like delpheniums
Reseeds itself shallowly

Best Uses

Flatter meadows
Large Areas
Stunning from a distance

Comments about American Meadows Plains Coreopsis Seeds:

Unrivaled longlasting summer colour, the only fault with these tall beauties is their penchant for shallow sowing on my slope. They tend to fall then bend upwards like delpheniums which can fracture their somewhat brittle base stems. They do much better for me if I brace them with some extra garden clay or minor staking. The sea of blooms makes the extra effort well worth it

8/30/2010

4.0

Greate wildflowere

By Lenny

from Aguanga, CA

About Me Casual Hobbyist

Pros

Fragrant
Long Bloom Time
Low Maintenance
Pest Resistant
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows Plains Coreopsis Seeds:

Beautiful wildflower. Could germinate more in my garden, but the flowers I do get are beautiful additions to my garden.

3/26/2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Plains Coreopsis Seeds

By Casey's Corner

from Aurora, OH

About Me Master Gardener

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Healthy
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors
Patio

Comments about American Meadows Plains Coreopsis Seeds:

Plains Coreopsis Seeds (Coreopsis tinctoria)

A friend gave me these plants grown from American Meadows seeds. While not hardy... they became absolutely beautiful in a variety of light (half shade to full sun) and the bright yellow could be seen a block away. Disease resistent/free... blooms well without dead heading... long blooming season... a terrific plant.

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