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.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015955 AM013135 (1/4 Pound) AM013132 (1 Pound) AM013134 (5 Pounds) AM013133 (10 Pounds)
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Common Name | Plains Coreopsis |
Botanical Name | Coreopsis tinctoria |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Red, Yellow |
Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
Mature Height | 30-36" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Native To | The Great Plains and Southern United States |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 10,890 sq ft. 1 lb covers 1 acre 5 lbs covers 5 acres 10 lbs covers 10 acres |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |