| Common Name: |
Tickseed |
| Scientific Name: |
Coreopsis verticillata |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Threadleaf Coreopsis, Whorled tickseed, Whorled coreopsis |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow untoothed rays and yellow center disks |
| Bloom Size: |
1-2 in diameter |
| Bloom Shape: |
Flowers appear singly in profuse loose clusters (cymes) |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring to late summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Palmately 3-parted leaves with thread-like segments lend a fine-textured and airy appearance to the plant |
| Height of Plant: |
2 1/2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1 1/2-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Low |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Sandy, well-drained soil |
| Soil Type: |
Sandy or rocky soils; wood edges, pine savannahs, post oak savannahs |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic soil |
| Native Range: |
Eastern United States |
| Usage: |
Seeds eaten by birds |
| Propagation: |
Sow in situ |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |