Description

🌼 Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, is a cheerful, daisy-like flower that’s a favorite among gardeners for its long blooming season and low-maintenance nature. Native to North and South America, it thrives in sunny spots and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

🌿 Key Features

• Type: Annual or perennial (depending on the variety)
• Height: 12–36 inches
• Colors: Yellow, pink, red, orange, white
• Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established

🌱 Growing Tips

• Planting: Sow seeds after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.
• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
• Pruning: Cut back by one-third in late summer to promote fresh growth.
• Propagation: Divide clumps every 2–3 years or grow from seed.

🌸 Popular Varieties

🐝 Wildlife Magnet

Coreopsis is a magnet for pollinators and birds. Its nectar-rich flowers support bees and butterflies, while its seeds feed birds in the fall.