Plains Coreopsis Seeds, Coreopsis tinctoria

Description

Perfect for Prairie Gardens and wilding spaces, Plains Coreopsis are bright and cheerful flowers that fit into any cottage garden — even if they’re a wildflower.

They also make an excellent companion plant for vegetable plots. If you’re growing cucumbers, squash, or melons, plant some Golden tickseed for better fruit pollination.

You just can’t grow wrong when you plant native. While these flowers are normally home on the plains, they’re also native to the entire North American continent.

Their vivid yellow, orange, and brown blooms are a striking summer flower that is sure to lift your spirits. They’re drought tolerant and don’t require much in the way of feeding.

Coreopsis can reach from 12 to 40 inches tall. You’ll find numerous flower heads on the delicate stems. Blooms are bright yellow with maroon or brown centers. You’ll find numerous flowers on each plant.

Benefits of Growing Coreopsis

• Critical forage for native bees
• Attracts butterflies and birds to the garden
• Drought tolerant
• Low nutritional requirements
• Establishes well in poor soil
• Can bloom more than once a season
• Reseeds in the right conditions
• Flowers used as a natural dye for textiles

Tips for Growing Coreopsis

Direct sow Coreopsis in the garden in full sun in a well-draining area. Water area before sowing and then cover very lightly and press seeds into the soil. Keep the soil moist to hasten germination.

If sowing indoors, press seeds into moist seed mix in cell trays and provide plenty of light. Coreopsis needs light for germination. Plant outdoors once final frost date has passed and plant has developed true leaves.

For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Coreopsis seeds.

Plains Coreopsis Details

• Life span: Annual
• Color scheme: Yellow and dark red
• Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Time to Germinate: 14-21 days.
• Time to maturity: 8-10 weeks

Terms of Sale

Sold by weight — you will receive a minimum of 500 mg of seed, as well as detailed instructions for planting and care.

Shipping Cost is Flat Rate and covers all seeds purchased in a single transaction from Southern Garden, with no additional charges no matter how many you order.