Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Flower Plant

Dwarf Plains Coreopsis is a compact, easy-to-grow native wildflower that produces cheerful golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms with contrasting reddish-brown centers. Blooming continuously from late spring through summer, this dwarf variety is perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, pollinator gardens, and wildflower meadows. Its compact habit, drought tolerance, and ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Features

• Produces bright golden-yellow flowers with reddish-brown centers
• Compact dwarf growth ideal for small gardens and containers
• Long blooming season from late spring through summer
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and wildflower gardens
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
• Common Name (US): Dwarf Plains Coreopsis / Dwarf Golden Tickseed
• Seed Type / Variety: Yellow Flowering Native Annual Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• 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 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: 10–18 inches tall, 10–15 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart