Coreopsis lanceolata
(sold as Tequila Sunrise)
Family: Asteraceae
Common name: TICKSEED
Synonym: Coreopsis tequila sunrise
Native to: Central United States, Southeastern United States
Sentiment: always cheerful
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
orange, yellow
Leaf
green, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
