Coreopsis tinctoria Seeds - Flower Plant

Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly known as Plains Coreopsis or Golden Tickseed, is a fast-growing native annual wildflower celebrated for its cheerful daisy-like blooms in vibrant yellow with reddish-brown centers or rich mahogany-red bicolors. Blooming continuously from late spring through fall, it brings long-lasting color to wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes. This easy-to-grow species thrives in full sun, tolerates heat and drought once established, and attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Features

• Produces vibrant yellow and mahogany-red daisy-like flowers
• Long blooming season from late spring through fall
• Native wildflower that attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
• Ideal for meadows, borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Excellent for fresh-cut flowers and reseeding in wildflower gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
• Common Name (US): Plains Coreopsis / Golden Tickseed
• Seed Type / Variety: Native Flowering Annual Wildflower Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–May or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C); sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with soil and keep evenly moist until germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or average garden soil; tolerant of poor soils
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 inches tall, 12–18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart