Coreopsis tinctoria (dyer's tickseed) — Bushy

Overview

Coreopsis tinctoria is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1 year. Coreopsis tinctoria grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly known as plains coreopsis, garden tickseed, golden tickseed, or calliopsis, is an annual forb in the Asteraceae family. The species is common in Canada (from Quebec to British Columbia), northeast Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas), and most of the United States, especially the Great Plains and Southern States. It has been introduced and naturalized into many parts of Europe and Asia. It often grows in disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields. It is native to North America, Oceania, Alabama, Alberta, Arizona and other regions. Mature plants reach roughly 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Plains coreopsis

About the genus

Coreopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Common names include calliopsis and tickseed, a name shared with various other plants.

Wikipedia contributors, "Coreopsis", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Coreopsis

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Coreopsis

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Coreopsis tinctoria size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Annual Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 1 year
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Coreopsis tinctoria

Propagation: Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Coreopsis tinctoria?

Coreopsis tinctoria prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Coreopsis tinctoria need?

Coreopsis tinctoria is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.