Plains Coreopsis

Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis)

Coreopsis tinctoria (Annual)

Plains Coreopsis is a bright annual that flowers from June to Sept. Lots of very showy yellow flowers with red centers are produced on fairly large branched plants. Central disk is brown.

Showy flowers
Attracts butterflies
Great in wildflower seed mixes

Height

24-48 Inches

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Spread

12-36 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Full sun and well drained soil are best. Grows naturally in glades and sandy soil, often in disturbed ground. Once established these plants will not need additional watering! Great plant for sunny, hard to water areas. Long season of bloom.

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 8

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Naturalizing
Mass Planting
Border or Bed
Rock Garden
Native
Drought Tolerant
Exposure
Sun
Other Characteristics
Easy-to-establish
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Average
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