Red Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Seeds - Flower Plant

Red Dwarf Plains Coreopsis is a compact, easy-to-grow annual wildflower that produces abundant daisy-like blooms in rich mahogany-red to deep red shades, often accented with golden-yellow tips or centers. Blooming from late spring through summer, this colorful dwarf variety is ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Its compact habit, long flowering season, and ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Features

• Produces vibrant red to mahogany-red daisy-like flowers
• Compact dwarf plants ideal for borders and containers
• Long blooming season from late spring through summer
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for wildflower gardens, rock gardens, and cottage gardens
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
• Common Name (US): Red Dwarf Plains Coreopsis / Dwarf Golden Tickseed
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Flowering Annual Wildflower 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 with soil and keep evenly moist until germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or average garden soil; adaptable to 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