Coreopsis verticillata
whorled tickseed
A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial to around 80cm tall with dark green leaves finely-divided into three thread-like parts. Golden-yellow flowers up to 5cm wide are borne on branched stems from summer into early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Coreopsis can be annuals or perennials, with paired, simple, palmate or pinnately divided leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Canada to SE USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in late winter or propagate by division in early spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut old stems back to their bases as they die back at the end of the year
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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