Prairie Coreopsis

Coreopsis palmata

Summary

Prairie coreopsis (also known as stiff tickseed) features bright yellow flowers over a long bloom period, and deadheading can prolong these blooms even further. The species name palmata comes from the Latin word meaning ‘hand-shaped’, referring to its lobed leaves, which help distinguish it from other members of the Coreopsis family.
This smaller prairie plant tolerates poor soil and dry, rocky or sandy sites, and it spreads easily through both rhizomes and seeds.

More Details

FAMILY

Asteraceae (Aster)

BLOOM TIME

May-July

FLOWER

yellow

MATURE SIZE

1 - 3 feet

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

SOIL CONDITIONS

Average

NATIVE STATUS

Native to midwest U.S.

Ecosystem Connections

The Xerces society lists this plant as having special value for native bees, and beekeepers consider the nectar of all Coreopsis species to be good honey sources. The small seeds it produces are consumed by many wildlife species.

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