Coreopsis tinctoria
Plains Coreopsis
A showy annual; can produce flowers in a short period of time on low fertility sites.
General Product Information:
Item Number: CORTIN01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Annual
Characteristics: Single-crown.
Habitat: Fields, meadows, roadsides, occasionally escaping to yards.
Bloom Period: June to September
Flower Color: Yellow with red centers
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 4.2 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 8 in
pH: 5.2 – 7.8
Pollinator Value: Medium
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Low
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 3,222,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 1.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine