Coreopsis Species, Mouse-ear Tickseed, Lobed Tickseed

Coreopsisauriculata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coreopsis (kor-ee-OP-sis)
Species
auriculata (aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Cymbaecarpa auriculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Parker, Colorado

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Hemlock, Michigan

Florissant, Missouri

Maryville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Rockwall, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Maryville, TN | July 2011 | positive

This plant was given to me as a small division from a neighbor when I moved in. I've since divided it and given pieces to other friends...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2005 | positive

The Mouse-ear Tickseed Coreopsis is a beautiful dark green ground cover for me with georgeous blooms in season. It spreads gradually and...Read More

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