North American Native Wildflowers: Our beautiful wild Coreopsis species, and how they've been improved. The Coreopsis group is one of the great gifts of North America to the plant world. Almost all the species of Coreopsis that the world now knows and loves are North American native wildflowers. The following ones are particularly famous, and all these are native over most of the eastern states.
Plains Coreopsis, C. tinctoria, also called Calliopsis, is a much-loved wild annual and is a mainstay of wildflower meadow seed mixtures. (See seed in our Wildflower Encyclopedia)
Lanceleaf Coreopsis, C. lanceolata is the famous perennial golden daisy that decorates fields over almost the whole east. (See seed in our Wildlfower Encyclopedia)
The Rosy Coreopsis, C. rosea is another wild perennial which is finer-leaved than Lanceleaf, and has been hybridized into some of the best new colors and forms.
Thread Leaf Coreopsis, C. verticillata is a small delicate-appearing perennial wildflower with fine leaves and stems. This one has been made into many popular garden hybrids, most famous being Moonbeam, a huge hit when it hit the gardening market.
Tickseed Coreopsis C. grandiflora is a common southern native and has golden flowers 1 to 2 1/2 inches across.
Since these wonderful plants are North American natives, their hybrids are right at home in your perennial gardens.
More Information| SKU | 11COR |
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| Common Name | Tickseed |
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| Botanical Name | Coreopsis |
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| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Mature Height | 18-24" tall |
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| Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
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| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
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| Ships As | Potted Plant |
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| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
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| Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Good For Cut Flowers |
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| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
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| Item Unit | Plant |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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