Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Annual Coreopsis, Calliopsis, Golden Tickseed
Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: July-September
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 90000
With it's profuse brilliant yellow and maroon flowers, Tickseed is a delightful addition to an annual gardens or wildflower meadows. Thin, widely spaced leaves give this native plant an airy appearance. One of the major color makers in any meadow, these beautiful wildflower literally light up a prairie!! Drought tolerant, long-blooming, and easy to grow! A major attraction for bees, butterflies, and birds!
