Botanical Interests Plains Coreopsis Seeds

Coreopsis flowers gently sway in the lightest breeze, appearing to almost float above the delicate foliage. Wildflowers, like this heirloom, are easy to grow and don't need special care, other than water, although moderately drought and heat tolerant, too. Butterflies and bees delight in the nectar and songbirds seek out the seeds in fall and winter. Coreopsis is also known as tickseed. Often reseeds.

Variety

1"-2", bright yellow blossoms with mahogany red centers. Rarely pure mahogany.

• Family: Asteraceae
• Native: North America
• Hardiness: Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Bloom Period: Summer to Frost
• Plant Dimensions: 12"-24" Tall
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing

When to Sow Outside

1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside

6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

• Days To Emerge: 5-10 Days
• Seed Depth: Press into Surface
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 12"
• Thinning: When 1" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 12"

Growing

Harvesting

For longest vase life, harvest in the morning and choose flowers that are just beginning to open.

Specifications

• Type: Conventional Heirloom