Overview
Coreopsis tripteris is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Coreopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Coreopsis tripteris 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
Anacis tripteris is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of eastern and central North America from the Florida Panhandle west as far as eastern Texas and north to Québec and Ontario.
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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.
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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 tripteris size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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 tripteris
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coreopsis tripteris?
Coreopsis tripteris prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Coreopsis tripteris need?
Coreopsis tripteris 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.
Is Coreopsis tripteris hardy in the UK?
Coreopsis tripteris has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Coreopsis tripteris?
Seed, Division, Basal root cuttings.
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More in the Coreopsis genus
- Coreopsistickseed
- Coreopsis auriculata 'Superba'Lobed Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandifloralarge-flowered tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Badengold'Large-Flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Goldfink'Large-Flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant'large-flowered tickseed 'Mayfield Giant'
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giants'Large-flowered Tickseed
- Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunburst'Sunburst tickseed