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Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Seashells'

Coreopsistinctoria

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Coreopsis tinctoria by Evert
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
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Species
tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2007 | positive

This plant has unusual tubular shaped petals that resemble seashells. It blooms for a long time if you keep the plant deadheaded. If yo...Read More

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