Plains Coreopsis
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Coreopsis tinctoria
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Plains Coreopsis may have a few blooms throughout the year, but the primary bloom period is in May. Reseeds easily, particularly in moist areas and ditches.
- Scientific Name: Coreopsis tinctoria
- Common Names: Plains Coreopsis, Golden Tickseed, Goldenwave, Calliopsis
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Annual
- Height: Up to 5 feet. Usually 1 to 2 feet.
- Leaves: Thin, Segmented
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: May through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Nectar source for bees and butterflies. Many species of birds eat the seeds.
Where to Find It
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