Coreopsis species (Tickseed)
Consistent bloomer all summer long if old blossoms are removed as they fade. All varieties prefer full sun, well-drained soil and twice-a-week watering. Divide plants every 2-3 years to maintain vigorous plantings.
- grandiflora — 1-2 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; orange to yellow flowers from June-August
- lanceolata — 1-2 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; yellow flowers from June-September
- verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) — 11/2-3 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide; yellow flowers from July-September
- ‘Golden Showers’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; yellow flowers from July-August
- ‘Moonbeam’ — 2 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; pale yellow flowers from June-September
- ‘Alwoodii’ — gray-green leaves; flowers white, pink, rose or red from June-July
- barbatus (Sweet William) — 1 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; green leaves; fragrant maroon, red or pink flowers from May-June
- deltoides (Maiden Pinks) — 6-12 in. tall by 24 in. wide; green leaves; red, pink, white or purple flowers; shear after bloom
- gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pinks) — 1 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; gray-green leaves; fragrant pink, red or rose flowers from May-September if old flowers removed following bloom
- plumarius (Cottage Pinks) — 2 ft. tall by 1 ft. wide; gray leaves; white, pink or red flowers in June
- Category: Perennial
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: N/A
- Native: No
- Color: Yellow, white, pink, red
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: Yes
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: Yes
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: N/A
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer