Prairie Coreopsis
Coreopsis palmata

Courtesy Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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.