Coreopsis tinctoria
Family: Asteraceae
Common name: TICKSEED
Native to: Central United States, Eastern United States
Sentiment: always cheerful
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 4 feet
Max width: 4 feet
Flower
secondary color present, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +20 to +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
