(Coreopsis, Tickseed)

A genus of bright flowered composites native to the Americas, Coreopsis comprises many garden-worthy herbaceous annuals and perennials commonly called tickseeds. There are an estimated 30 non-hybrid species and quite a few hybrid species. Coreopsis is closely related to the genus Bidens, in fact many African species once placed under the name Coreopsis are now formally recognized as Bidens species. Wild tickseed populations exist in diverse environments,...

(Lobed Coreopsis)

Lobed tickseed is a tall, perennial that spreads slowly by rhizomes. This native of the southeastern United States has soft, medium green foliage and puts forth tall stems topped with single golden daisies in early to midsummer. Bloom time will be extended if spent flowers are removed. This heat tolerant perennial does best in sites with full sun and fertile soil. They are well suited to wildflower gardens and informal perennial borders.

(Autumn Blush Tickseed, Lobed Coreopsis, Lobed Tickseed)

The coreopsis cultivar, ‘Autumn Blush,’ descended from an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern U.S., has bi-colored petals and long bloom The plant is rhizomatous (spreads by underground stems) and upright leafy branching stems that bloom in late spring to early fall with a profusion of flowers that are a light peachy yellow with read centers. The flowers develop a wine-rose blush in the cool days of fall.

Like most coreopsis, ‘Autumn Blush’ grows and flowers best in full to part sun...

(Elfin Gold Lobed Tickseed, Lobed Coreopsis, Lobed Tickseed)

The diminutive coreopsis cultivar ‘Elfin Gold,’ descended from an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern U.S. It is notable for bright color and long bloom The plant is rhizomatous (spreads by underground stems) with upright leafy branching stems that bloom in late spring to early fall with a profusion of flowers that are yellow orange.

Like most coreopsis, ‘Elfin Gold’ grows and flowers best in full to part sun and well drained, average soil. It will continue to bloom as long as spent...

(Dwarf Lobed Tickseed, Lobed Coreopsis, Lobed Tickseed)

Dwarf lobed tickseed is a low growing, perennial that spreads slowly by rhizomes. This native of the southeastern United States has soft, medium green foliage and puts forth short stems topped with single golden orange daisies in early to midsummer. Bloom time will be extended if spent flowers are removed. This heat tolerant perennial does best in sites with full sun and fertile soil. It is suited to wildflower gardens and informal perennial borders.

(Lobed Coreopsis, Lobed Tickseed, Zamphir Tickseed)

Lobed coreopsis is an herbaceous perennial grown for its long-blooming masses of cheery orange-yellow daisies in late spring and summer. Unlike other cultivars of this Southeast United States native, 'Zamphir' has flowers with trumpet-shaped "petals". The rounded, lobed leaves are medium-green.

Grow this low-maintenance plant in well-drained soil and sun. It tolerates humidity and moderate drought. Shear it back in midsummer if it sprawls. This long-lived plant is perfect in meadows, as edging...

(Coreopsis, Hybrid Tickseed)

Throughout summer, the dwarf perennial tickseed, 'Baby Sun', bears a beautiful display of golden-yellow daisies with a touch of burgundy at the base of each petal. Its compact size and tidy habit makes it ideal for small garden spaces spaces and container plantings. Though often listed as a cultivar of Coreopsis lanceolata or C. grandiflora, this Ernst Benary introduction has characteristics of both and is more likely a hybrid.

Flowering begins in early summer and will continue...

(Coreopsis, Hybrid Tickseed)

Plants in the Big Bang Series are very showy, tough and hardy perennials, truly living up to the name in the landscape. The result of a string of complex hybrids developed by breeder Darrell Probst, they are upright perennials that flower profusely in a wide range of more unique colors for tickseeds. From midsummer to late fall or frost there will be repeated flushes of flowers, and plants will have finest continued blooming if spent flowers are removed after the heav initial flowering.

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(Coreopsis)

Mounds of yellow feathery foliage topped with rich red flowers makes Cherry Lemonade tickseed a sight to behold! An herbaceous perennial selected by Terra Nova Nurseries of Canby, Oregon, 'Cherry Lemonade' is a dwarf cultivar with limited winter cold tolerance. Early to bloom and continuously flowering, the red to deep crimson petals surround a dark orange-red disk, attracting butterflies and bees. Promptly trimming off spent flowers ensures a constant flush of new flowers.

Plant 'Cherry Lemonade'...

(Coreopsis)

The overlapping vivid red petals of Cherry Pie tickseed rival the red of the finest of garden salvias! An herbaceous perennial selected by Terra Nova Nurseries of Canby, Oregon, 'Cherry Pie' is a low mounding cultivar with limited winter cold tolerance. The eye-burning bright red to petals surround a red disk, attracting butterflies and bees, perhaps even confusing a hummingbird to visit. Promptly trimming off spent flowers ensures a constant flush of new flowers.

Grow 'Cherry Pie' in a well-draining...