Coreopsis Species, Leavenworth's Tickseed

Coreopsisleavenworthii

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
leavenworthii (lev-en-WER-thee-eye)
Synonym
Coreopsis angustata
Coreopsis lewtonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

North Port, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida(2 reports)

Osprey, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Collierville, Tennessee

Port Edwards, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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J
Collierville, TN | August 2023 | positive

I love these low maintenance plants. They bloom from Spring to early Fall. The small flowers are a welcoming sight. They brighten the ...Read More

S
North Port, FL | June 2004 | positive

I have three tickseeds planted an inch apart from each other and they are growing very well with alot of hard rain. they also did well ...Read More

B
Orlando, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2003 | positive

This plant is very showy when in full bloom. Usually the heaviest bloom is in the early spring, but it will continue to bloom. This pla...Read More

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