Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis

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Plains Coreopsis is a native annual wildflower growing to 4 feet but usually shorter. It prefers full sun in mesic, sandy, well drained soils but tolerates loam, clay loam and even clay.

During the blooming period, Plains Coreopsis produces showy flower heads in abundance.

Great for first year color and use in erosion prone conditions. Even though it's considered an annual, it can re-seed itself sometimes up to 2 growing seasons.

Originally from the tall grass prairie regions, it is currently found throughout the United States and

What is Stratification?

Flower Color: Yellow

Height: 1 to 4 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Hydrology: Mesic to Wet Soils

Bloom Time: June through August

Plant Type: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies