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Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Tiger Stripe'

Coreopsistinctoria

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Coreopsis tinctoria by frostweed
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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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
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

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
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
Regional

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

Citrus Heights, California

Richmond, California

Anna, Illinois

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Van Etten, New York

Jamestown, Ohio

Arlington, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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brendak654
Anna, IL (Zone 6b) | October 2013 | positive

PLAINS COREOPSIS, Coreopsis tinctoria is an annual that grows 2 to 4 ft tall. The goldfinch eat the seeds. Reseeds.

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Plains Coreopsis is a lovely annual that grows in long showy borders along
roadsides, especially in the moist soils of eastern Tex...Read More

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