Coreopsis Species, Tall Tickseed

Coreopsistripteris

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
tripteris (TRIP-tear-is)
Synonym
Bidens tripteris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fort White, Florida

Savoy, Illinois

Albion, Michigan

Kasota, Minnesota

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Cincinnati, Ohio

Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

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| October 2024 | positive

I have the variety Gold Standard, live on a hill in MA. My favorite tall yellow flower. Very drought tolerant and attractive airy look ...Read More

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Marlborough, MA | February 2020 | positive

I grew this is a large, informal garden in Michigan, where it was trouble-free, reliable, and quite handsome. For me, it never reseeded e...Read More

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Downingtown, PA | August 2015 | positive

I've seen this twice planted in southeast PA. Handsome perennial, but a large one that needs room. It is not for the refined garden, but ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

COREOPSIS TRIPTERIS Tall 6' - Plant 24" apart. zone 3-8. Slender tropical looking Bamboo-like shoots with alternating three fingered leav...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Easily grown in dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Plants grown ...Read More

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