Key Features
- Produces cheerful yellow, daisy-like flowers on slender branching stems.
- Upright, easy-growing flowering plant that adds bright seasonal color.
- Ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and containers.
- Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Attractive blooms can draw bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Growing Benefits
- Adds bright yellow color to garden beds and naturalized areas.
- Works well in pollinator-friendly and cottage-style landscapes.
- Suitable for borders, containers, and meadow-inspired plantings.
- Provides long-lasting seasonal interest when grown under favorable conditions.
- A practical choice for gardeners seeking a cheerful, low-maintenance flower.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Coreopsis, Tickseed
- Botanical Name: Coreopsis spp.
- Plant Type: Annual or perennial, depending on species
- Colors: Yellow
- Height: Approximately one to three feet, depending on variety
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Moderate; somewhat drought tolerant once established
- Germination Time: Approximately seven to twenty-one days under favorable conditions
- Sowing Depth: Approximately one-eighth inch
- Spacing: Approximately twelve to eighteen inches
- Growing Zones: Varies by species; many garden types perform well across USDA Zones four through nine
- Flowering/Maturity: Usually flowers from late spring through summer, depending on species and growing conditions
- Uses: Wildflower gardens, borders, cottage gardens, meadow plantings, containers, and pollinator gardens
Growing Tips
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Cover seeds lightly because coreopsis seeds need shallow planting.
- Keep the soil lightly moist during germination and early growth.
- Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them in their original packet or an airtight container protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Coreopsis is commonly called tickseed and belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae.
- The flower heads are composed of ray flowers surrounding a central disk.
- Many coreopsis species are native to North America.
- The flowers are popular with bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.