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Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Dwarf Red'

Coreopsistinctoria

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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

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

North Port, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Guyton, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Jamestown, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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trioadastra

Woodbury, MN (Zone 4a) | July 2008 | positive

A very beautiful, velvety red color. Easy to start from seed.

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Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Dwarf Red'

Coreopsistinctoria

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