Coreopsis tinctoria aka Plains Coreopsis or Tickseed – is an annual wildflower in the Asteraceae family, growing up to 40-inches tall and 18-inches wide. These plants have abundant 1-inch, showy, yellow flowers with reddish-brown centers that sit on top of slim, green stems. A prairie plant native to North America, it prefers full sun and moist soil, it can be grown in partial shade but may not perform as well. Although an annual, it will self-seed for the next year.  Attracts butterflies, bees, nectar insects, and birds to the garden but is resistant to deer and rabbits. Used in herbal medicine to treat diarrhea, internal pains, and bleeding. Also used in making dyes. However, please do your own research and/or consult with a physician first before consuming any type of flower or plant. Great for mass plantings, meadows, and making your landscape beautiful. Some nice features of these flowers are that they are low maintenance and easy to grow. Don’t miss out on this flower seed find, they will bring you blooms that will add a nice pop of color to any garden!
 
          40+ seed per pack      
 
Planting Zone: 3 - 8
 
Full Sun - Partial Shade
 
Height: 12 inches – 40 inches
 
Width: 12 inches – 18 inches
 
Attracts butterflies, bees, nectar insects, birds
 
Used to treat diarrhea, internal pains, and bleeding
 
Used to make dyes
 
Showy
 
Great for meadows, mass plantings, and landscape beautification
 
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
 
Easy to grow
 
Low maintenance
 
Native to North America
 
 
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